Correlational Studies Allow the Researcher To

question 5

Multiple Choice

Correlational studies allow the researcher to?

• A) Test for differences between two variables
• B) Predict the effect of one variable upon another
• C) Make causal inferences about the relationship between two variables
• D) Identify the relationship between two variables

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, playing key roles in shaping everyday functions and behaviors.

Postsynaptic Neuron

The neuron that receives a signal (neurotransmitter) from another neuron at a synapse.

Action Potentials

Rapid electrical impulses that travel along the neuron's membrane, enabling communication within the nervous system.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a role in regulating neuronal excitability.