Angela Reads About a Study in Which Cell Phone Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

Angela reads about a study in which cell phone use is associated with migraine headaches. She says, "Well, that study is not valid because I use a cell phone more than anyone I know and I never get migraines." Based on her comment, Angela may be forgetting which of the following?

• A)Science is based on empiricism.
• B)The study has been replicated.
• C)The study did not properly define cell phone use.
• D)Science is probabilistic.

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Definitions:

UCS Cortical Center

A hypothetical or proposed brain area responsible for processing unconditioned stimuli, which automatically trigger reflexive responses.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivating when tasting food.

Analgesia

The inability to feel pain while still conscious, often induced through use of medication or psychological techniques.

Hyperalgesia

An increased sensitivity to pain, which can be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves.