A Stipulative Definition Should Not

question 70

Multiple Choice

A stipulative definition should not

• A) Be too broad.
• B) Assign an arbitrary definition to a word with an established meaning.
• C) Be arbitrary.
• D) Be circular.

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Definitions:

Night Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of terror or dread, and typically occurs during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep; differs from nightmares.

Non-REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by slower brain waves, reduced body movement, and absence of dreams, consisting of stages 1, 2, and deep stages 3 and 4.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that cause the dreamer to wake up feeling anxious and frightened.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and is closely associated with vivid dreaming.