Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That a Researcher

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that a researcher might choose a pretest/posttest design?

• A)To ensure that random assignment made the treatment/comparison groups equal
• B)To determine how groups change over the course of the experiment
• C)To allow for the study of spontaneous behaviors
• D)To make a strong causal claim

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is inherently rewarding and fulfills a basic biological need or desire.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as praise, money, or tokens, which are not naturally rewarding.

Observational Learning

The process of learning by watching the actions of others and the consequences of those actions, also known as social learning.