When Using Operational Definitions, It Is Important to Keep in Mind

question 47

Multiple Choice

When using operational definitions, it is important to keep in mind that the operational definition ____.

• A) must provide a direct measure of the construct
• B) must provide a valid method of measurement but need not be reliable
• C) should include extra components that are not part of the construct
• D) is not the same as the construct itself

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Definitions:

Parental Responsiveness

The degree to which parents are sensitive and responsive to their child's needs, signals, and emotional expressions.

Behavior Expectations

Standards or rules regarding how individuals should act in specific situations or environments.

Societal Laws

Societal laws are rules and regulations established by a community or country to regulate behavior and maintain order and peace among its members.

Conventional Stage

A stage in moral development where individuals' reasoning is based on conforming to social norms and expectations.