Which of the Following Statements Is an Operational Definition of "Fear

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an operational definition of "fear of snakes" that could be assessed as a structured question?

• A)measuring heart rate following exposure to snakes
• B)asking the question "When was the last time you saw a snake?"
• C)assigning the participant to keep a "daily fear diary" in which they track their fear level
• D)asking, "On a scale of 1 to 10, how afraid of snakes are you?"

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.