When a Behavior Is Measured in Terms of the Number

question 47

Multiple Choice

When a behavior is measured in terms of the number of times that it occurs within an identified time period, the characteristic being measured is its

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

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Definitions:

"Weak" Situations

Contexts in which social norms and expectations are not well defined, allowing for a wider range of behaviors.

Personal Characteristics

Individual attributes, including personality traits, habits, and physical features, that define or distinguish one person from another.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of disposition or personality and underestimate the effect of situation in explaining social behavior.

Situational Factors

External influences that affect an individual's behavior and decision-making process in various environments.