A Causal Research Design Is Typically Concerned with

question 70

Multiple Choice

A causal research design is typically concerned with

• A) the frequency with which something occurs.
• B) the discovery of ideas and insights.
• C) how two variables vary together.
• D) the determination of cause-and-effect relationships.
• E) establishing priorities when studying competing explanations of phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Peer Approval

The acceptance or recognition one receives from their peers or contemporaries, often influencing behavior and self-esteem.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, implicated in complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

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 basic emotions (such as fear and pleasure) and drives (such as those for food and sex).

Basal Ganglia

The basal ganglia are a group of nuclei in the brain involved in controlling movement and coordination, as well as aspects of learning and emotional response.