Which of the following illustrates an operational definition of "shyness."
A) Shyness is caused by teasing.
B) Shyness in childhood predicts shyness in adulthood.
C) Shyness is measured by a 25-item self-report test.
D) Shyness is common in adolescence.
Answer: C
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A. They approach each job with an energetic effort. B. They approach each job with about the same level of effort as lows, but persist at the task longer. C. They approach challenging jobs and those with a potential to provide a sense of personal achievement with an energetic effort. D. Because they want to use their time and energy efficiently, they appear at first to be less energetic in their approach to most jobs.
Qualitative methods seek ____ , and usually collect data in the form of ____
a. contextual meaning; numbers b. contextual meaning; words c. standardization; numbers d. standardization; words
This was developed to measure stress by ranking different life events from most to least stressful
a) The Greatest Life Challenges Scale. b) The Negative Events Scale. c) The Social Readjustment Rating Scale. d) The Life Satisfaction Scale.
Which of the following statements regarding teenage pregnancy is FALSE?
A) Teen mothers and fathers finish fewer years of school compared to their peers. B) Teen mothers seem to mature quickly, understanding that they need to put the needs of their infant before their own needs. C) Teen pregnancy limits the development of autonomy because many teenagers become dependent on their parents for help. D) Teen pregnancy limits the exploration of different identities.