Data Are Considered to Be _______When the Operational Definitions Measure

question 12

Multiple Choice

Data are considered to be _______when the operational definitions measure what they are intended to measure.

• A) hypothetical
• B) reliable
• C) valid
• D) consistent
• E) replicated

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Definitions:

Allostatic Load

Physiological condition resulting from chronic arousal of the fight-or-flight response to stress.

Atherosclerosis

A disease characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque.

Allostasis

The process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.