Question

Dr. Zilstein examines the effect of fear (low or high) on a college student's desire to affiliate with others. Some students are told they will receive a very painful electrical shock, others a very mild shock. The intensity of the electrical shock the students are to receive is the ____________ of the fear variable.

Answer 1

Answer: operational definition

Explanation: Operational definition of fear variable defines the exact manner in which a variable is measured. Fear could be operationally defined as an increased heartbeat and amount of sweating.