A Researcher Is Measuring Aggression

question 55

Multiple Choice

A researcher is measuring aggression. Which of the following is most clearly inadequate as an operational definition of the term?

• A)choosing a button which makes it difficult for another subject to complete a task
• B)honking one's horn at an intersection for a period of more than two seconds
• C)attempting to harm someone
• D)delivering electric shocks to a competitor

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Definitions:

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (COOH), characteristic of organic acids.

Peptide Bond

A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis, linking them together in a polypeptide chain.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for reproduction, growth, and maintenance.

Nucleotide Bases

Organic molecules that serve as the fundamental building blocks of nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, consisting of adenine, thymine (or uracil in RNA), cytosine, and guanine.