For Bridgman,a construct was acceptable if and only if it ____.
A)could be objectively measured
B)was detectable by the instruments used in physics
C)was observable by humans and simultaneously detectable by instruments used in physics
D)was confined to the domain of human experiences (animal psychology was unacceptable)
E)could be measured qualitatively as well as quantitatively

Question

For Bridgman,a construct was acceptable if and only if it ____.​
A)​could be objectively measured
B)was detectable by the instruments used in physics
C)​was observable by humans and simultaneously detectable by instruments used in physics
D)was confined to the domain of human experiences (animal psychology was unacceptable)
E)could be measured qualitatively as well as quantitatively

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Bridgman emphasized that a construct must be acceptable if it could be objectively measured, aligning with his operationalism philosophy which insists on the importance of how scientific concepts are defined and measured.

For Bridgman,a Construct Was Acceptable If and Only If It