Which Research Method Provides the Best Way of Assessing Whether

question 533

Multiple Choice

Which research method provides the best way of assessing whether cigarette smoking boosts mental alertness?

• A) the case study
• B) the survey
• C) naturalistic observation
• D) the experiment

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio Scheduling

A type of reinforcement schedule in behaviorism where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities like food, water, or rest that do not need to be learned because they are naturally satisfying.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.