Which of the Following Statements Comparing Laboratory Environments to Field

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing laboratory environments to field studies is false?

• A) Laboratory environments provide the researcher with maximum control over possible confounding variables.
• B) Laboratory environments are generally less expensive than field studies.
• C) The complex nature of laboratory experiments means that they require more time to conduct than field studies.
• D) The laboratory environment provides greater internal validity than do field studies.

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Definitions:

Temporal Cortex

The temporal cortex is part of the cerebral cortex that is involved in processing auditory information and is critical in the understanding of language, the formation of long-term memory, and emotion.

Neurons Activation

The process by which neurons become active, typically involving the influx of ions to generate an electrical impulse.

Complex Cortical Cells

Neurons within the brain's cortex that respond to the orientation and movement of edges in a particular direction, integral to visual processing.