When you choose your operational definitions in the research you conduct, you have to remember that
a. there is usually a single best way to deal with complex concepts.
b. there is usually a great deal of controversy associated with selecting an operational definition.
c. it is important to operationally define your variable so that it is meaningful across a wide range of cultures.
d. different operational definitions of the same concept lead to different research questions and can generate different results.
d
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In classical conditioning, an organism
A) is able to recognize objects by the sounds they make. B) identifies and categorizes objects. C) shows a species-typical behavior in response to a previously unimportant stimulus. D) learns the consequences of a specific behavior. E) forms an association between a response and a stimulus.