When you choose your operational definitions in the research you conduct, you have to remember that
a. there is usually a single best way to deal with complex concepts.
b. there is usually a great deal of controversy associated with selecting an operational definition.
c. it is important to operationally define your variable so that it is meaningful across a wide range of cultures.
d. different operational definitions of the same concept lead to different research questions and can generate different results.
d
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A) Glutamate B) GABA C) Serotonin D) Dopamine
Over the course of his psychotherapy, Jordan came to realize, with the help of his therapist, that his tendency to cut short and/or distance himself from several promising relationships was due to the sudden death of his younger sister years before, and his unconscious desire never to feel pain like that again. Following this realization, Jordan was able to initiate and maintain meaningful
friendships. Psychoanalytic theorists would say that the therapy helped Jordan to a. achieve insight. b. experience catharsis. c. interpret transference. d. none of the above
Adaris has always been drawn to the saying "Absence makes the heart grow fonder," and she decides to incorporate this saying into her research project
Adaris is trying to define absence in a way that can be empirically tested. She is attempting to find an appropriate __________ a) hypothesis. b) operational definition. c) double-blind study. d) theory.
Which statement about cultural differences in self-disclosure is true?
a. Americans have fewer social interactions and self-disclosures. b. Americans engage in self-disclosure more frequently than people in Japan. c. Asians seek out social support more often during times of stress. d. In comparison to Americans, people from Asian countries tend to disclose more information on all topics.