Which of the Following Experimental Designs Can Maximize the Chances

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experimental designs can maximize the chances of detecting a small effect?

• A)a within-subjects design
• B)a between subjects design
• C)a time-series design
• D)a one-group design

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A procedure in learning where the level of a particular behavior is tailored by means of encouragement or correction.

Voluntary Response

A behavioral or physical reaction that occurs as a result of a voluntary action in response to a stimulus.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers; they do not satisfy biological needs but are learned, such as money or praise.

Primary Reinforcers

Fundamental stimuli that satisfy basic survival needs and are innately satisfying without prior learning.