Saul, a researcher, presents his dog with a bowl of normal dog food and a bowl of vitamin-enriched dog food. He then records the amount of each type of food the dog consumes as a measure of his dog's food preference. What kind of measure has the researcher used?
A)Behavioral
B)Self-report
C)Physiological
D)Reactive

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The researcher is measuring the dog's behavior (i.e. the amount of each type of food consumed) to determine its food preference. This is a behavioral measure. Self-report is when individuals report on their own experiences or behaviors, physiological measures involve measuring bodily systems or processes, and reactive measures can alter the behavior being studied. None of these fit the scenario presented.

Saul, a Researcher, Presents His Dog with a Bowl of Normal