When a behavior is measured in terms of the length of time between a signal to perform and the beginning of the behavior, the characteristic being measured is its
A) duration.
B) latency.
C) frequency.
D) amplitude.

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Latency refers to the time delay between the onset of a stimulus and the initiation of the response. In this context, measuring the time from a signal to the start of a behavior specifically assesses latency.

When a Behavior Is Measured in Terms of the Length