Exam 2 Flashcards
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Brain and behavior of non-human subjects are ____than those of human subjects.
Simpler
The study of biological processes by comparing different species
Comparative approach
Two types of non experimental studies
- Quasiexperimetal
2. Case studies
Between-subjects design
Different group of subjects is tested under each condition
Within-subjects design
Same group of subjects is tested under each condition
The difference between the conditions
Independent variable
The variable measured by the experimenter to assess the effect
Dependent variable
An unintended difference between the conditions of an experiment that could have affected the dependent variable.
Confounded variable
The fact that a copulating male who becomes incapable of continuing to copulate with one sex partner can often recommence copulating with a new sex partner.
Coolidge effect
The arched-back, rump-up, tail-to-the-side posture of female rodent sexual receptivity, which serves to facilitate intromission.
Lordosis
Studies of group of subjects who have been exposed to the conditions of interest in the real world
Quasiexperimental studies
Studies that focus on a single case or subject
Case studies
The degree to which case study results can be applied to other cases
Generalizability
Intended to bring some direct benefit to humankind
Applied research
Motivated primarily by the curiosity of the researcher and done solely for the purpose of acquiring knowledge
Pure research
Neural pathway that connects the left and right halves of the brain
Corpus callosum
Small neural structure at the base of the brain (releases hormones)
hypothalamus
