A Case Study Would Be the Most Appropriate Method to Investigate

question 159

Multiple Choice

A case study would be the most appropriate method to investigate which of these topics?

• A)The ways in which the games of boys differ from the games of girls.
• B)The development of a male baby raised as a female after a surgical error destroyed his penis.
• C)The math s of students in Japan as compared to those of U.S. students.
• D)Physiological changes that occur when people watch violent movies.

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Definitions:

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.

Memories

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, allowing individuals to retain experiences and knowledge over time.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Emotional Brain

Refers to parts of the brain, such as the limbic system, that govern emotional responses.