Maya Wanted to Learn to Play the Piano Well,but She

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Essay

Maya wanted to learn to play the piano well,but she hated to practice.Her teacher felt that she should be practicing for an hour a day,but she just couldn't manage to do it.Her mother made a deal with her.Maya would be asked to practice twice a day,and each time that she practiced for 30 minutes,she would receive a reward.Her mother told her that since she wasn't sure which reward would be best for her,she would receive either extra dessert after dinner or $2.00 for each practice that lasted 30 minutes.Her mother alternated the rewards,and kept track of which system resulted in the most immediate increases in the number of minutes practiced.Maya's mother found that the money improved the practice best.
a.What was the Independent Variable(s)?
b.What was the Dependent Variable(s)?
c.What Single Subject design is used in the story?
d.Draw a graph to illustrate the design.

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Definitions:

Common Fibular Nerve

The common fibular nerve, known also as the common peroneal nerve, is a branch of the sciatic nerve that innervates the lower leg, particularly muscles that control foot eversion and dorsiflexion.

Pudendal

Relating to the pudendal nerve, which supplies the muscles and skin of the perineum, playing a crucial role in the sensory and motor supply to pelvic area structures.

Genitofemoral

Relating to both genital and femoral (thigh) regions, often referring to a nerve providing sensation and motor function.

Common Fibular (Peroneal)

Relating to the nerve that branches from the sciatic nerve to innervate the lateral part of the shin and foot.