An Advantage of Using a Mechanical Device,such as an Actometer,is

question 9

Multiple Choice

An advantage of using a mechanical device,such as an actometer,is that:

• A)it permits a researcher to be free to measure other things in his or her study.
• B)it is unhampered by the biases associated with a human observer.
• C)it can assess a wide range of overt and covert behaviors.
• D)it is easier than questionnaires to use with children.

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, a pituitary hormone that stimulates the production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.

Adenohypophysis

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland responsible for secreting several key hormones that regulate various physiological processes.

Prostaglandin

Class of physiologically active substances present in many tissues; among its effects are vasodilation, stimulation and contraction of uterine smooth muscle and the promotion of inflammation and pain.

Glucocorticoids

These are a class of corticosteroids that play a role in glucose metabolism, anti-inflammatory processes, and immune system modulation.