The definition "An object is 'spherical' if and only if it rolls freely in any direction when placed on a flat surface" is an example of:

A) A definition by genus and difference.
B) An operational definition.
C) A lexical definition.
D) A definition by subclass.
E) A stipulative definition.


B

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A. definition by genus and difference B. enumerative definition C. synonymous definition D. etymological definition E. ostensive definition F. definition by subclass

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Communist opposition to "superstition" tends to inhibit the open practice of female Taoist

________.

a. adepts b. oracles c. priests d. nuns

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