A Need That Energizes and Directs Behavior Towards Some Goal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A need that energizes and directs behavior towards some goal is known as a _______.

• A)cue
• B)behavior
• C)motive
• D)stimulus

Recognize the importance of randomization in the allocation of participants to intervention and control groups in clinical trials.

Comprehend how concealment of allocation prevents selection bias in clinical trials.

Identify different study designs used in clinical research, including crossover trials.

Explain the principle of intention-to-treat analysis in handling non-compliance and dropouts in clinical trials.

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Definitions:

Rivers

Large natural streams of water flowing in channels to the sea, a lake, or another river.

Nonbiological Reservoirs

Natural or artificial environments that do not involve living organisms, which can store various substances or elements.

Biogeochemical Cycles

Natural pathways by which essential elements or compounds move through the biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C, capable of forming many compounds including carbon dioxide and organic molecules.