Which of the Following Purposes for Proposed Research Studies Would

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following purposes for proposed research studies would be least acceptable to the scientific researcher?

• A) To show that the educational philosophy of John Dewey has had an adverse effect on American education
• B) To show changes in attitudes and values associated with college attendance
• C) To predict performance in successive terms in college from tests and grades
• D) To study the relationship between college students' ratings of professors and the grades they received from the professors
• E) To determine if grade inflation has occurred at State University over the past five years

Understand the basics of genetic influences on behavior and the interaction between genes and environment.

Grasp the concept of brain lateralization and its impact on behavior and cognitive functioning.

Explain the involvement of various brain regions in specific cognitive functions and behaviors.

Appreciate the role of environmental factors in shaping the brain and behavior.

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light into electrical signals sent to the brain, allowing for vision.

Aqueous Humor

The clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea.

Glaucoma

Condition in which the fluid in the eye (aqueous humor) accumulates, increasing pressure in the eye and damaging nerve fibers.

Otoliths

Small crystals in the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance by detecting movement and gravity.