______ is the way a behavior is defined in a research study to allow for its measurement.
A. Operational definition
B. Functional definition
C. Operational analysis
D. Functional analysis
Answer: A
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a. her doctor's credentials. b. the base rate for mortality from her condition. c. the cost of the drug. d. the dosage of the drug.
Emotions can be distinguished based on their _____, which is how positive or negative the experience is, and their _____, which is how active or passive the experience is.
A) valence; arousal B) arousal; activity C) motivation; drive D) arousal; motivation
According to research, which of the following is NOT an important variable that affects grief?
a) the nature of the death b) the nature of the deceased c) the nature of the bereaved d) the nature of the funeral
Mary Ainsworth observed that securely attached infants
a. do not seem to care when the mother leaves the room and do not seek her out on her return. b. protest loudly when the mother leaves but resist contact with her when she returns. c. cry if the mother leaves the room, are easily soothed, and welcome her back when she returns. d. are not concerned upon separation but cry to be picked up and held on her return. e. allow their parents to do whatever they want, as long as they have their own toys nearby.