If you were conducting a research study on parent-child interactions, which of the following would be the best operational definition for the term "child"?
A) someone younger than 18 years still living at home
B) someone between the ages of 2 years and 17 years old
C) someone between the ages of 13 years and 17 years old
D) someone younger than 25 years still living at home

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "child" in the context of parent-child interactions is best operationalized by specifying an age range that captures the broad developmental stages from early childhood through adolescence, without including adults. Choice B (someone between the ages of 2 years and 17 years old) encompasses this range, including both preschool and school-aged children as well as teenagers, thus providing a comprehensive definition for the term "child" in this research context.

If You Were Conducting a Research Study on Parent-Child Interactions