Sociologists Create A(n)______________,which Is an Explanation of an Abstract Concept

question 140

Multiple Choice

Sociologists create a(n) ______________,which is an explanation of an abstract concept in terms of observable features that are specific enough to measure the variable.

• A)correlational definition
• B)operational definition
• C)policy statement
• D)interpretative definition

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Definitions:

Retrieval Cue

A hint or signal that helps one to recall a memory.

Mnemonic

A tool or strategy designed to help remember information, often by association with something easier to remember.

Flashbulb

Refers to vivid, detailed memories of significant events, which seem to be recorded in the mind just as a flashbulb captures a moment in photography.

Schema

An individual’s mental representation that summarizes her knowledge about a certain type of event or situation.