If I wish to measure the effect of slight changes in caffeine level on a rat's behavior, I would need a sensitive measure of behavior. I should consider using a(n) _____ measure of response.
A) interval
B) latency
C) rate
D) topography
Question 2Rate of response is a favorite measure of behavior for some researchers because it is
A) a very salient measure of behavior.
B) a very sensitive measure of behavior.
C) a very robust measure of behavior.
D) a very subjective measure of behavior.
Question 3A useful device for measuring the _____ of a behavior is a cumulative recorder.
A) topography
B) rate
C) latency
D) intensity
Question 4A(n) _____ measure of behavior is the frequency with which a behavior occurs in a set period of time.
A) duration
B) interval
C) latency
D) rate
Question 5Which of the following would constitute the most important aspect of a good behavioral definition of shyness?
A) Avoidance of groups of individuals
B) Feelings of shyness
C) Thoughts of shyness
D) Both b and c are correct.
Question 6A good behavioral definition should be
A) objective and ambiguous.
B) subjective and abstract.
C) objective and unambiguous.
D) unambiguous and abstract.
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