Which of the following IS NOT an operational definition of marital satisfaction?
A)a score on a scale measuring marital satisfaction.
B)whether or not identified by a therapist as having marital problems.
C)amount of marital unhappiness.
D)number of derogatory statements made by spouses to each other.

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An operational definition requires a measurable and observable criterion. "Amount of marital unhappiness" is vague and not directly measurable without a specific scale or method.

Which of the Following IS NOT an Operational Definition of Marital