Which of the following would be the best operational definition of the conceptual variable "aggression"?
A) Whether or not participants complete a task with a visible gun in the room
B) The tendency to think hostile thoughts about others
C) The intention to harm others
D) Asking participants to indicate on a Likert scale how aggressive they are feeling at the moment

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An operational definition translates a conceptual variable into a specific, measurable form. Option D provides a measurable way to assess aggression by asking participants to self-report their feelings on a Likert scale.

Which of the Following Would Be the Best Operational Definition