Rita conducts a study in which she videotapes college students interacting with each other before and after performing a series of cognitive tasks that were presented as "Intelligence tests that can affect your college tuition charges." She then has a carefully trained team observe and record the participants' actions, noting visible signs of anxiety in particular. What type of measure best describes the one used by Rita?

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Rita's study uses a behavioral measure because it involves observing and recording the participants' actions, specifically looking for visible signs of anxiety.

Rita Conducts a Study in Which She Videotapes College Students