What Is the MOST Important Measure of Behavior When the Goal

question 168

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST important measure of behavior when the goal is to decrease the number of cigarettes smoked per day?

• A) duration per cigarette
• B) inter-response time
• C) percentage
• D) rate

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Definitions:

Partial Deprivation

A condition or situation where an individual or organism is denied part, but not all, of a necessary or desired resource or stimulus.

Selective Sleep Deprivation

A process where specific stages of sleep are intentionally prevented over a period of time, to study the effects of such deprivation on various physiological and psychological functions.

Complete Deprivation

A condition or situation in which an individual or organism is totally deprived of something necessary for its survival or well-being, such as food, social interaction, or sensory input.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, reduced heart rate, and relaxed muscle activity, essential for physical recovery and memory consolidation.