The Duration of Time a Person Waits to Get Started

question 23

Multiple Choice

The duration of time a person waits to get started on a task upon first being given the opportunity to do so (e.g., how much time it takes before one starts studying upon entering the library) is called:

• A)choice.
• B)effort.
• C)latency.
• D)persistence.
• E)probability of response.

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Definitions:

Caudate Putamen

A brain structure in the basal ganglia that plays significant roles in movement control, learning, and habit formation.

Apraxia

A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform purposeful movements or to use objects properly, not due to muscular weakness or loss of sensation.

Brain Regions

Specific areas within the brain responsible for different functions, such as memory, emotion, motor control, and sensory perception.

Damage

Physical harm caused to something in such a way that it is impaired or its value is decreased.