The First Step in Designing an Observation Procedure with Equipment

question 28

Multiple Choice

The first step in designing an observation procedure with equipment is to:

• A) determine what changes in the environment consistently result from responding and whether equipment would work
• B) consider how one or more of the changes in the environment can be the focus of some device
• C) establish some procedures for insuring that the device is working properly
• D) calibrate the device's output in relation to its input

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for conveying signals from the spinal cord and brain to muscles, inducing movement.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Knee Jerk Reflex

A quick involuntary response involving muscle contraction, triggered by a tap on the tendon below the knee cap.

Spinothalamic Tract

A sensory pathway in the spinal cord and brain that carries information about pain and temperature to the brain.