The first stage of a single-subject experiment is the baseline stage.The baseline stage provides information about
A)personality characteristics of the participant.
B)the effectiveness of the treatment in the experiment.
C)what behavior would be like if the treatment were not provided.
D)the likelihood that the participant will be receptive to the treatment.

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The baseline stage is used to establish a measure of behavior before any treatment is introduced. This provides a comparison for measuring the effects of the treatment and allows researchers to determine what the behavior would be like if the treatment were not provided. The other answer choices are not relevant to the purpose of the baseline stage.

The First Stage of a Single-Subject Experiment Is the Baseline