Psychology
(Part 1) Motor Cortex:
Locate and read a recent, full-text article from the Capella Library on the motor cortex, then:
- Describe the location of the motor cortex within the brain and outline its organization.
- Describe the major motor pathways and the movements they control.
- Integrate information from the paper you located in your research study activity.
Cite and reference your article using APA formatting.
(Part 2) Sleep Disorders:
Locate and read a recent, full-text article from the Capella Library about sleep disorders (such as narcolepsy or sleep deprivation), then answer:
- Why is sleep important to human functioning?
- What was the central finding of the article?
- How can you use the results of this article within your area of specialization? Be specific in your examples.
Cite and reference your article using APA formatting.
(Part 3) Correlation versus Causation
If "correlation does not imply causation," what does it imply? Are there ever any circumstances when a correlation can be interpreted as evidence for a causal connection between two variables? If yes, what circumstances?
(Part 4) Interpreting Correlations
A meta-analysis (Anderson & Bushman, 2001) reported that the average correlation between time spent playing video games ( X) and engaging in aggressive behavior ( Y) in a set of 21 well-controlled experimental studies was 19. This correlation was judged to be statistically significant. In your own words, what can you say about the nature of the relationship?