Operational definition

What will be an ideal response?


definition of a variable of interest that allows it to be directly measured.

Psychology

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A large-scale U.S. survey reveals that __________ of American gays and lesbians have experienced verbal harassment, and that __________ percent have been targeted for hate crimes.

A. one-quarter; 10 B. one-quarter; 20 C. over half; 20 D. over half; 35

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Suppose that a friend says, "Women could really avoid being raped, if they would only stay away from dangerous places at night.". Your best response would be,

a. "You are right, because most rapes occur at night, and the rapist is usually a man who waits for a victim who doesn't look like she will put up a fight.". b. "You are partly right, because strangers are more likely than acquaintances to rape women out of doors and at night, but acquaintances are more likely to engage in sexual assault.". c. "You are wrong, because women are better able to fight back when they are attacked outside, rather than in their own home.". d. "You are wrong, because most women actually knew the man before he raped them.".

Psychology

What is meant by opportunistic interventions for alcohol problems?

A. advice and brief treatments given at primary care facilities to patients attending for injuries sustained while under the influence of alcohol B. advice and brief treatments offered at presentations given at colleges and workplaces C. advice and brief treatments offered to individuals who appear to have alcohol problems, given by college tutors, workplace managers and staff at leisure facilities D. advice and brief treatments offered to individuals who appear to have alcohol problems, given by college tutors, workplace managers and staff at leisure facilities

Psychology

Which treatment for depression requires careful restrictions in diet?

a) tricyclic antidepressants b) electroconvulsive therapy c) monoamine oxidase inhibitors d) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Psychology