Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Conducting Psychological

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of conducting psychological research in a laboratory?

• A)It is easy to conduct laboratory research without subjects knowing that they are being observed.
• B)A laboratory setting is close to the real world and therefore causes subjects to behave naturally.
• C)A laboratory is a controlled setting with many of the potential confounding factors of the real world removed.
• D)It is possible to study all aspects of the mind and behavior in a laboratory.

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Definitions:

Stabilizing

This involves making something stable or steady, often referring to medical procedures or devices aimed at preventing further injury or movement.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

The organelles of the endoplasmic reticulum are composed of both smooth and rough types. The rough type contains ribosomes on its surface. The smooth type has no ribosomes. Both types create a network of passageways throughout the cytoplasm.

Myocytes

Muscle cells responsible for contraction and movement in the body.

Skeletal Muscles

Tissues in the body that are attached to bones and can be consciously controlled to produce movement.