Which one of the following terms best illustrates an operational definition?
A) punishment -- harsh or injurious treatment for an offense
B) learning -- acquiring knowledge or skill
C) thirst -- eighteen hours without access to water
D) anxiety -- state of being uneasy, apprehensive or, worried

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An operational definition is a specific and measurable description of a variable, usually in terms of how it will be observed, measured, or manipulated in a particular study. Choice C provides a specific and measurable definition of thirst in terms of a specific time frame without access to water. The other options provide more subjective and less specific definitions.

Which One of the Following Terms Best Illustrates an Operational