Which of the following is an operational definition of "happiness"
A)A feeling of joy or contentment
B)The number of times an individual smiles in an hour
C)An individual's self-rating on a 10-point happiness scale
D)Both B and C are operational definitions of happiness.

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Operational definitions specify how a concept is measured or manipulated within a particular study. Both B (the number of times an individual smiles in an hour) and C (an individual's self-rating on a 10-point happiness scale) provide specific, measurable ways to assess happiness, making them operational definitions.

Which of the Following Is an Operational Definition of "Happiness