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:

Proximal Stimuli

The stimuli that interact with sensory receptors, directly influencing perception.

Distal Stimuli

Objects or events in the external world that provide information to the sensory organs, leading to perception.

Neural Synchrony

The simultaneous firing of neurons in different parts of the brain, which is believed to be crucial for various cognitive functions, including attention and perception.

Vertical Line

A straight line that runs up and down, perpendicular to a horizontal line.