Sprinting Is an Activity That Relies Heavily on Anaerobic Metabolism

question 26

Multiple Choice

Sprinting is an activity that relies heavily on anaerobic metabolism over short periods of time. From a conceptual perspective, what would be the most accurate way to measure metabolic rate during sprinting?

• A) Material balance
• B) O₂ consumption
• C) Direct calorimetry
• D) Respiratory exchange ratio

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Definitions:

Partial-Reinforcement Extinction Effect

The greater persistence of behavior under partial reinforcement than under continuous reinforcement.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in operant conditioning where a behavior is reinforced each time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Primary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that is inherently rewarding, such as food or water, which satisfies a biological need.

Law of Effect

A principle of learning that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to occur.