Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Operationalization

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an operationalization of the construct of "hunger"?

• A) feeling of emptiness or growling in the stomach
• B) a desire to eat brought about by an intense image of the taste and smell of a favorite food
• C) realizing it's been a long time since one has eaten anything
• D) a child asking his mother whether supper is ready more than 5 times in a 15 minute period

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and several other psychological conditions.

Antidepressant

A class of drugs designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Agonist

A drug that mimics or increases a neurotransmitter’s effects.