A neuropsychologist publishes an article outlining the amygdala's role in the perception of emotional expressions and body language. The supporting data in the article is based on her intensive study of a middle-aged man with damage to the amygdala. The neuropsychologist has published a(n) _____ study.

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The article is based on a detailed study of a single individual with damage to the amygdala. This type of study is known as a case study. The neuropsychologist is using this case study to support her argument about the amygdala's role in perception of emotional expressions, but she did not manipulate any variables or compare groups. Therefore, it cannot be classified as an experimental or correlational study. It also does not involve observing people's behavior in natural settings, so it is not a naturalistic study.

A Neuropsychologist Publishes an Article Outlining the Amygdala's Role in the Perception