Which of the following definitions of the term "aggressive behavior is operational?
A) Any act of hitting, shoving, or grabbing
B) Any behavior intended to cause injury to others
C) An "aggression" score on the XYZ behavior scale
D) Misbehavior resulting in removal from the classroom

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Operational definitions specify how a concept is measured or manipulated within a particular study. Choice C, "An 'aggression' score on the XYZ behavior scale," provides a specific, measurable way to assess aggressive behavior, making it an operational definition.

Which of the Following Definitions of the Term "Aggressive Behavior