Assignment problem:
Directions: Come up with appropriate operational definitions for the bold word or phrase in each of the following descriptions. Keep in mind that an operational definition is one that makes it clear how the researcher should go about measuring the process, activity, behavior, or emotion.
1. The experimenter wants to figure out how different jokes affect a person's sense of humor.
2. The teacher wants to find a way to help make Billy act more friendly toward the other children.
3. A psychologist wants to know if his new form of psychotherapy will make people less depressed.
4. People dream more if they have eaten a big meal three hours before going to sleep.