Multiple choice

The items actually selected for an intelligence test provide a(n) __________ definition of intelligence.

  1. functional

  2. valid

  3. reliable

  4. operational
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An operational definition specifies a concept by the operations used to measure it. The items selected for an intelligence test constitute an operational definition because intelligence is defined as whatever those specific test items measure, making it concrete and observable.

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