In a study of embarrassment, which of the following would be an operational definition of "blushing"?
A)A participant's rating of how much he or she blushed on a 1 to 7 scale
B)A researcher's rating of whether a participant blushed on a 1 to 5 scale
C)A physiological measure of blushing
D)All of these answers are operational definitions of blushing.

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Operational definitions specify how a concept is measured or manipulated within a particular study. All the options provided (A, B, and C) offer specific, measurable ways to assess blushing, whether through self-report, observer report, or physiological measures, making them all valid operational definitions.

In a Study of Embarrassment, Which of the Following Would