A description of a property in concrete measurable terms is a(n):
A) theory.
B) naturalistic observation.
C) operational definition.
D) hypothesis.
C) operational definition.
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steamers.". Gomer's decision to eat the seafood would best be explained by the Piagetian concept of a. reversibility b. decontextualization c. animism d. horizontal décalage
Kia, age 14, uses hypothetico-deductive reasoning. Therefore, when faced with a problem, Kia probably __________
A) will fail to notice variables that are not obvious B) starts with the most obvious predictions about a situation C) cannot yet think of alternatives when her predictions about an outcome are not confirmed D) starts with a hypothesis from which she deduces logical, testable inferences
Children with autism engage in less contagious yawning than other children
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You are talking with a new acquaintance, and you move in closer. Most people will do all of the following EXCEPT
a. take a step backward. b. turn to their side or look away. c. move forward toward you. d. position an arm in front of themselves.