The first official psychological experiment involved ____
a. observing the behavior of cats when escaping puzzle boxes
b. measuring how quickly, after hearing a ball drop onto a platform, a person could respond by striking a telegraph key
c. the salivation of dogs in anticipation of food in response to the arrival of the handler
d. the use of a stroboscope to control the timing of the appearance of two black lines against a white background
ANSWER: b
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