What Is One of the Major Reasons That Psychologists Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is one of the major reasons that psychologists use operational definitions?

• A)to comply with legal requirements
• B)to identify all the extraneous variables
• C)so that effects can be measured
• D)to explain research results so that nonpsychologists can understand

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Definitions:

African Slaves

Individuals from Africa who were forcibly brought to other parts of the world, particularly the Americas, and subjected to forced labor and servitude from the 16th to the 19th century.

Early 17th Century

A period roughly between the years 1601 to 1630, marked by significant cultural, political, and technological changes worldwide.

Indians in the Northeast

Indigenous peoples living in the northeastern part of North America, known for their rich cultures, languages, and traditions, and for forming vital societies long before European colonization.

European Colonization

The process by which European countries established control over territories across the world, starting in the late 15th century.