AP Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: B - As a neuroscientist, Dr. Michael’s most likely area of research interest is the biological bases of behavior.
Key Takeaway: A neuroscientist is interested in the biological bases of human disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s. Neuroscience is a branch of research that is concerned with the underlying physical changes that accompany brain disorders. In a movement disorder such as Parkinson’s, a person’s limbs move uncontrollably because of a loss of dopamine. Eventually, the person loses the ability to move their limbs altogether.