An Operational Definition Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

An operational definition is

• A)a speculative statement about the relationship between two variables.
• B)the extent to which a measure provides consistent results.
• C)an explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept.
• D)a relationship between two variables whereby a change in one coincides with a change in the other.

Articulate the critiques and limitations of key theories in stress research.

Understand and differentiate between key theories of stress, particularly those of Lazarus and Selye.

Identify the factors contributing to stress as outlined by Lazarus and Folkman, including the role of perception and appraisal.

Recognize different sources of stress, including life events, daily hassles, cataclysmic events, and environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Reliability

A measure of the consistency of test or research results.

Validity

The accuracy of a test’s or study’s results; that is, the extent to which the test or study actually measures or shows what it claims.

Bias

A tendency or preference towards a particular perspective, ideology, or result, often leading to unfair outcomes.

Neurological Tests

Medical assessments designed to evaluate the functioning of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves that communicate between them and other parts of the body.