Explain How a Researcher Makes Causal Inferences

question 5

Essay

Explain how a researcher makes causal inferences.

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Definitions:

Single-Cell Recording

A neurophysiological technique for measuring the electrical activity of individual neurons in a living organism.

Electrode

A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the neuron that released them, terminating the neurotransmitter's action on the synapse.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in mood regulation, appetite control, and sleep cycles.