Is a Definition Too Vague If It Uses the Words

question 81

Multiple Choice

Is a definition too vague if it uses the words "sometimes," "something," or "somewhere"?

• A)Any of those three would make it too vague.
• B)Only "sometimes" would make it too vague.
• C)Only "something" would make it too vague.
• D)Only "somewhere" would make it too vague.
• E)It would depend on how those words are being used and on the concept being defined.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves people attributing their successes to internal factors while blaming failures on external factors.

High Self-Esteem

A positive evaluation of oneself and feeling confident in one's own abilities or worth.

Spotlight Effect

Overestimating others' noticing and evaluating our appearance, performance, and blunders (as if we presume a spotlight shines on us).

External Locus

An external locus of control refers to the belief that outside forces, beyond an individual's control, significantly influence life events and outcomes.