When using operational definitions, it is important to keep in mind that the operational definition ____

a. must provide a direct measure of the construct
b. must provide a valid method of measurement but need not be reliable
c. should include extra components that are not part of the construct
d. is not the same as the construct itself


d

Psychology

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a. legal drugs b. illegal drugs c. psychoactive substances d. exogenous brain substances

Psychology

Kesha is in the 32nd week of her pregnancy and there are indications that she might deliver early. Kesha is worried that the baby will have potentially fatal distress if she is born prematurely. What would you tell her?

A. Chances of survival are nearly 60%. B. Chances of survival are nearly 70%. C. Chances of survival are nearly 80%. D. Chances of survival are nearly 90%.

Psychology

Whose theory is best associated with a life-span perspective emphasizing research on adult development?

a. Bandura b. Baltes c. Bronfenbrenner d. Piaget

Psychology

Within 30 mins. after LTP =, structural changes occur at the synapse such as increased numbers of___on dendrites that make the neuron more sensitive and transport of___receptors from the dendrites into the spines.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology