The Main Advantage of Contrived Observation (Compared with Other Types

question 56

Multiple Choice

The main advantage of contrived observation (compared with other types of observational research) is

• A)you can be more confident that the observed behaviors are natural.
• B)there is less concern that the researcher is influencing the behaviors being observed.
• C) it is more efficient because you do not have to wait for specific behaviors to occur.
• D)it is less likely that the researcher will impose subjective interpretations on the data.

Appreciate the impact of lifestyles, diets, and socio-economic factors on cardiovascular disease prevalence and mortality rates across different regions and demographics.

Analyze the contribution of various factors (dietary, behavioral, physiological) to cardiovascular disease risk.

Understand the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, including risk factors and variations across different demographics.

Recognize the impact of lifestyle, diet, and behavior on cardiovascular health.

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Definitions:

Acronym

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate or muscle tension through feedback from these processes.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, important in decision making, control of social behaviors, and expression of personality.

Amygdala

A part of the brain located within the temporal lobes, playing a key role in the processing of emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.