What Does Isokinetic Dynamometry Measure

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does isokinetic dynamometry measure?

• A)It measures the length of the muscle and its ability to contract at that length.
• B)It measures the ability of the muscle to hold a contraction over time.
• C)It measures the torque and range of motion as a function of time.
• D)It measures the weakness at specific points in the range of motion.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is sometimes reinforced, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction than continuous reinforcement.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, often used to establish or strengthen new behaviors.

Operant Conditioning

A training mechanism that adjusts the vigor of an activity by the addition of incentives or the imposition of penalties.

Immediate Reinforcement

The immediate reward or punishment following a behavior, which influences the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.