Which of the following statements is true of the event-contingent responding method?

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The event-contingent responding method asks participants to complete a report each time they engage in a particular behavior, such as smoking or drinking, in order to gather data on the frequency and situational context of the behavior. This method is commonly used in addiction research and other areas of behavioral analysis. Therefore, option A is the correct statement. 
Options B and C are incorrect because they refer to methods that are not related to the event-contingent responding method. Option D is partially correct, as event-contingent responding is commonly used in descriptive research, but it is not the only method used in this type of research.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Event-Contingent