Participants were asked to consume 8, 16, 24, or 32 ounces of alcohol and then to recite the English alphabet as quickly as possible. The rate or the amount of time it takes the participant to correctly recite the alphabet would be an example of a _____ measure.

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The rate or amount of time it takes the participant to recite the alphabet is an observable behavior, making it a behavioral measure. Self-report measures involve participants reporting their own thoughts or feelings, physiological measures involve measuring bodily functions, and reactive measures involve participants altering their behavior due to being observed.

Participants Were Asked to Consume 8, 16, 24, or 32