A Study in Which Data Are Gathered at More Than

question 11

Multiple Choice

A study in which data are gathered at more than one point in time is called …

• A)A cross-sectional study.
• B)A longitudinal study.
• C)An experimental study.
• D)A randomized study.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A motivator that, when given after a specific behavior, boosts the chance of that behavior being replicated.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired the property of reinforcing behaviors through association with a primary reinforcer.

Watson

John B. Watson was an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, especially demonstrated through his experiments with dogs and the conditioned reflex.