Which One of the Following Terms Best Illustrates an Operational

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following terms best illustrates an operational definition?

• A) punishment -- harsh or injurious treatment for an offense
• B) learning -- acquiring knowledge or skill
• C) thirst -- eighteen hours without access to water
• D) anxiety -- state of being uneasy, apprehensive or, worried

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Definitions:

Developed Nation

A sovereign state that has a highly advanced economy and technological infrastructure relative to less industrialized nations.

Small for Gestational Age

Refers to babies who are smaller than the normal weight range for their gestational age.

Conception

The process of fertilization where a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, resulting in the beginning of a pregnancy.

Birthweight

The weight of a baby immediately after birth, considered an important indicator of neonatal and infant health.