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:

Impression Formation

The process by which individuals form an overall view about another person based on available sensory and cognitive information.

Attribution

The method individuals use to assign reasons to actions and occurrences, crediting them either to inherent personality traits or to circumstances in the external environment.

Impressions

The initial thoughts or feelings about someone or something based on observed attributes or actions.

Beliefs

Beliefs or acknowledgments in the existence or truth of something, especially without evidence.