An Operational Definition Is One That

question 22

Multiple Choice

An operational definition is one that:

• A) Goes beyond a nominal definition of a concept to define it in a way that enables measurement.
• B) Defines a concept in such a way that it means the same thing to one person as it does to another.
• C) Is similar to a description one would find in a dictionary.
• D) Both a and b.

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Definitions:

Ebbinghaus's Studies

Research conducted by Hermann Ebbinghaus that focused on the decay of memory over time, famously resulting in the forgetting curve concept.

Mental Institutions

Facilities specifically designed for the treatment and care of individuals with mental disorders.

Experimental Controls

The use of techniques in scientific experiments to minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable, ensuring the results are due to the variable being tested.

Information-Processing Model

A cognitive approach that uses the analogy of a computer to explain how human mind manages information.