Which of the following statements is an operational definition of "fear of snakes" that could be assessed as a structured question?
A)measuring heart rate following exposure to snakes
B)asking the question "When was the last time you saw a snake?"
C)assigning the participant to keep a "daily fear diary" in which they track their fear level
D)asking, "On a scale of 1 to 10, how afraid of snakes are you?"

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Asking "On a scale of 1 to 10, how afraid of snakes are you?" provides a clear and specific operational definition of fear of snakes that can be assessed as a structured question. Measuring heart rate following exposure to snakes and assigning a fear diary may also be useful in assessing fear of snakes but are not as clear and specific as the structured question in option D. Asking about when the participant last saw a snake may not necessarily correlate with fear of snakes.

Which of the Following Statements Is an Operational Definition of "Fear