When a Behavior Is Measured in Terms of the Length

question 44

Multiple Choice

When a behavior is measured in terms of the length of time between a signal to perform and the beginning of the behavior, the characteristic being measured is its

• A) duration.
• B) latency.
• C) frequency.
• D) amplitude.

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Definitions:

Uplift

The vertical elevation of the Earth's surface due to natural processes like tectonic movements, leading to mountain building and other geological features.

Crustal Thickness

The measure of the depth of the Earth's crust, varying from the thinnest beneath the oceans to the thickest under high mountains.

Compression

A force that acts to compress or squeeze materials together.

Deposition

The geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, typically influenced by water, wind, or ice.