If a Researcher Defined Happiness Based on the Number of Times

question 100

Multiple Choice

If a researcher defined happiness based on the number of times a person smiled in a 15-minute period,the number of smiles would be

• A) a hypothesis.
• B) the operational definition of happiness.
• C) a measure of reaction time.
• D) the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Ossicles

Small bones, particularly referring to the three bones found in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, crucial for hearing.

Membranous Labyrinth

An intricate structure within the inner ear containing fluid-filled tubes and sacs, essential for hearing and balance.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of passages and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and balance.

Tastant

A substance that can be tasted, stimulating the taste buds and contributing to the sense of taste.