Operational Definitions Ward, Leventhal, and Love (1988) Selected Subjects Based

question 9

Multiple Choice

Operational Definitions Ward, Leventhal, and Love (1988) selected subjects based on their scores on a written test of repressive coping style.The ____ in this quasi-experiment included a description of the test and the cut-off scores used to place subjects into repressor or nonrepressor groups.

• A)experimental operational definition
• B)hypothetical operational definition
• C)independent operational definition
• D)measured operational definition

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Definitions:

Poverty Threshold

The minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country, determining which individuals or families are classified as living in poverty.

Welfare to Work

Welfare to work programs are government or organizational initiatives designed to encourage or require individuals receiving welfare assistance to engage in employment or work-related activities.

Income Levels

Categories of annual income that differentiate individuals, households, or other groupings, often used to analyze economic and social trends.

Cost-of-Living

The amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare in a certain place and time.