Explanatory Correlation Studies Do Which of the Following

question 62

Multiple Choice

Explanatory correlation studies do which of the following?

• A) help us comprehend and describe certain related events, conditions, and behaviors.
• B) help us predict future conditions or behaviors in one variable from what we presently know of in another variable.
• C) help us prove that correlation explains causation.
• D) help us understand people over a certain length of time.

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Neuron

Refers to the neuron that receives a signal (neurotransmitter) at a synapse from another neuron.

Neuronal Effect

The influence or impact of neural activity on behavior, cognition, or physical states, stemming from the functioning of neurons.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who study the psychological adaptations of humans to the changing physical and social environment, particularly focusing on how specific behaviors or mental processes enhance survival and reproductive success.

Stimulus-Response Relationships

Stimulus-Response Relationships describe the connection between a specific environmental trigger (stimulus) and the behavior or reaction (response) it elicits.