Consider the following partial hypothesis: If frustration causes aggression, then.... Which one of the following completes the statement by providing the best operational definition for the two concepts in bold?
A) Preschool children who are prevented from playing with a favorite toy will display aggressive behavior.
B) Preschool children who become frustrated will hit other children.
C) Preschool children who are prevented from playing with a favorite toy will hit other children.
D) Frustration among children leads to aggressive behavior.

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Option C provides a specific operational definition for both concepts: "frustration" is defined as being prevented from playing with a favorite toy, and "aggression" is defined as hitting other children. This specificity makes it the best choice for completing the hypothesis with operational definitions.

Consider the Following Partial Hypothesis: If Frustration Causes Aggression, Then