Which of the following phrases would be an acceptable operational definition for anxiety?
A) unpleasant emotional state
B) feelings of worry, tension, dread, or fear
C) asking people to rate their current level of anxiety on a 1-to-10 scale
D) None of the other alternatives is correct because anxiety is a subjective emotional state that cannot be operationally defined.

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An operational definition requires a measurable and observable method, such as asking people to rate their anxiety on a scale.

Which of the Following Phrases Would Be an Acceptable Operational