The Process of Defining Terms in Words Is Called ______

question 55

Multiple Choice

The process of defining terms in words is called ______.

• A) operationalization
• B) conceptualization
• C) observationalization
• D) unobtrusive

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Definitions:

Racial Profiling

The discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.

Stereotyping

Simplifying complex individuals to generalized traits or categories based on their group membership, ignoring personal differences.

Attribution

An assignment of a cause to explain one’s own or another person’s behavior.

Situational Attribution

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors or the context of the situation rather than on internal characteristics.