Which of the following would be an example of the intervals method of quantifying behavior?
A) Counting the number of times that a behavior occurs during successive 2-minute intervals
B) Recording how long a behavior lasts across time intervals
C) Dividing observation time into discrete periods and recording whether or not a behavior occurs within each period
D) None of the answers is correct.

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The intervals method involves dividing observation time into discrete periods and noting whether a behavior occurs within each period, rather than counting occurrences or measuring duration.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of the Intervals