What Term Refers to a Variable That Cannot Be Observed

question 52

Multiple Choice

What term refers to a variable that cannot be observed or measured directly but is useful for describing and explaining behavior?

• A) construct
• B) operational variable
• C) theoretical variable
• D) hypothetical variable

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Definitions:

Earn Paycheck

The act of receiving payment for work performed or services provided.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Appetite Regulation

The biological and psychological mechanisms that control the desire to eat, influencing food intake and energy balance.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, due to the inherent satisfaction and interest it provides, rather than for some separable consequence.