Which Procedure Is Designed to Minimize the Effect That the Presence

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which procedure is designed to minimize the effect that the presence of an observer has on the behavior that is being observed?

• A)operant
• B)self-report
• C)extinction
• D)psychophysical

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Definitions:

Chemical Work

The process of using and converting chemical energy to perform tasks within a cell, such as synthesizing biomolecules.

Mechanical Work

The transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to an object causing it to move.

Transport Work

The energy required to move substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, a fundamental process in cells to maintain homeostasis.

Metabolic Reaction

Biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including breaking down substances for energy and constructing new substances.