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

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The baseline stage of a single-case experiment is designed to establish a stable and predictable pattern of behavior, which can then be used to compare the effects of the treatment. This stage provides information about what the behavior of the participant would be like if the treatment were not provided. The other options are not relevant to the purpose of the baseline stage.

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