When the Observations in the Initial Baseline Phase Show a Trend

question 42

Multiple Choice

When the observations in the initial baseline phase show a trend in the direction of improved behavior, the researcher should ____.

• A) administer the treatment immediately
• B) manipulate the environment until the change stops
• C) increase the intensity of the treatment
• D) refrain from introducing the treatment

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Definitions:

Placenta

A conduit between the mother and fetus, providing nourishment and oxygen via the umbilical cord.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the fetus in the womb, providing a safe environment for the fetus to grow and develop.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo, which develops into the nervous system, skin, and hair.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that are genetically identical because they were formed from the same fertilized egg that split into two separate embryos.