A Newspaper Headline Heralds a Finding That an Excess of a Particular

question 17

Multiple Choice

A newspaper headline heralds a finding that an excess of a particular brain chemical is the cause of a certain mental disorder. The article is not convincing to you. What potential flaw do you note in the report?

• A) The chemical change could be due to other variables.
• B) Chemical changes cannot bring about changes in behavior.
• C) The genetic code associated with the chemical has not been identified.
• D) Such findings are very difficult to generalize to the entire population.

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Definitions:

Behavior Change

A modification in an individual's actions, habits, or attitudes, often targeted through various interventions for health or social improvement.

Faster Decisions

The process of making choices or conclusions more rapidly, often necessary in dynamic or time-sensitive environments for efficiency or competitive advantage.

Positive Outcomes

Results or consequences that are desirable, beneficial, or have a good impact on individuals or groups.

Recognition Heuristics

A psychological strategy where a person makes a decision based on the recognition of one alternative over others, often used in situations involving uncertainty.