Which of the following characteristics is most assured when scientists use operational definitions to communicate?
A. reliable measurement
B. meaningfulness
C. clarity of meaning
D. valid measurement
C. clarity of meaning
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A. deficiency needs B. growth needs C. actualization needs D. regard needs
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A) train and evaluate police officers B) profile criminals C) help detectives investigate a crime D) read the body language of suspects
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Which term was the earliest used to describe those who we now refer to as "mentally ill"?
A) "crazy" B) unbalanced C) madness D) unstable