When Using Psychological Measurement of a Dimension Such as Aggression,psychologists

question 16

Multiple Choice

When using psychological measurement of a dimension such as aggression,psychologists base their measurements of people's aggressiveness on

• A)consensus among researchers in the field of aggression as to the theoretical definition of aggression.
• B)agreement among a number of observers regarding their ratings of behavior on an aggressiveness scale.
• C)consistency across operational definitions of aggression.
• D)availability of a precise measuring instrument,preferably based on a physiological response.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorders

A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Depressive Disorders

The group of disorders marked by unipolar depression.

Antianxiety Medication

Drugs that are used to treat and manage anxiety symptoms by affecting the central nervous system.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that has a wide variety of functions in the human body, often associated with contributing to feelings of well-being and happiness.