​A Piece of a Blood Clot That Dislodges and Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

​A piece of a blood clot that dislodges and is transported by the bloodstream is called a(n) ____.

• A) ​embolus
• B) ​thrombus
• C) ​infarction
• D) ​stroke

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Definitions:

Research Question

A specific query that guides a study, aiming to generate new insights or understanding.

Participant Reactivity

The phenomenon in research where the behavior of study participants is altered simply because they are aware that they are being observed.

Observation Bias

Refers to the errors introduced into research or observation when researchers' expectations or preferences influence the outcome.

Reciprocal Determinism

A theory proposed by Albert Bandura which suggests that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.