A Nominal Definition

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nominal definition:

• A)Tells us what indicators to use in observing a concept.
• B)Is a statement detailing what will be involved in measuring some entity.
• C)Is like a dictionary definition.
• D)All of these.

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Definitions:

Trait Theory

A psychological approach that focuses on identifying, classifying, and measuring individual personality characteristics or traits.

Allport

Gordon Allport was a psychologist known for his trait theory of personality, which focuses on the identification and measurement of individual personality traits.

Personality

The characteristic set of behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns that evolve from biological and environmental factors.

Reinforcement Value

Refers to the subjective attractiveness or desirability of a consequence that can increase the likelihood of a particular behavior being repeated.