When Defining a Term or Concept Operationally, It Is Important

question 4

Multiple Choice

When defining a term or concept operationally, it is important to

• A) consult a dictionary for the exact definition
• B) state the means of measuring the term or concept
• C) include the common use of the term or concept
• D) consult the literature to determine how the term or concept has been defined in previous studies

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Definitions:

Self-Transcendence

The process of overcoming the self and its limitations to achieve a wider sense of belonging, meaning, or connection with the universe, humanity, or a higher entity.

Psychoanalysis

Freud’s theory of personality that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts; the techniques used in treating psychological disorders by seeking to expose and interpret unconscious tensions.

Free Association

In psychoanalysis, a method of exploring the unconscious in which the person relaxes and says whatever comes to mind, no matter how trivial or embarrassing.

Self-Actualization

The process by which individuals realize their fullest potential, achieving their personal, creative, and intellectual capabilities and aspirations.