Marcy Is Trying to Define Anxiety in a Way That

question 91

Multiple Choice

Marcy is trying to define anxiety in a way that can be empirically tested.She is attempting to find an appropriate:

• A)hypothesis.
• B)operational definition.
• C)independent variable.
• D)dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The period of maturation involving both mental and physical changes, occurring from puberty to the age of legal responsibility.

Menarche

The commencement of menstruation in females, indicating the start of reproductive ability.

Authoritarian Parents

A parenting style characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, where parents set strict rules and expect obedience without question.

Authoritative Parents

Parents who combine warmth and empathy with clear and fair rules and expectations, fostering independence and high self-esteem in their children.