Question

question 1 1 pts in the context of psychology’s scientific method, which of the following scenarios best represents an operational definition? dr. williams states that his subjects’ manual dexterity can be assessed by the number of assigned manual tasks they are able to complete. dr. bowden determines the efficiency of the newest jets found in the air force. dr. smith states that his students must recall their earliest childhood memories and use these to understand more about themselves. dr. benedict has his subjects go online to look up examples of “jealousy.”

Explanation:

An operational definition defines a concept by how it is measured or manipulated. Let's analyze each option:

• Dr. Williams: Defines manual dexterity by the number of manual tasks completed (a measurable way), so this fits an operational definition.
• Dr. Bowden: Assessing jet efficiency is not related to psychology's scientific method context here.
• Dr. Smith: Recalling memories for self - understanding is not an operational definition (no clear measurement/manipulation of a concept).
• Dr. Benedict: Looking up jealousy examples is not a measurement of a psychological concept in an operational way.

Answer:

A. Dr. Williams states that his subjects' manual dexterity can be assessed by the number of assigned manual tasks they are able to complete.