Andy Decides to Use a Measure of How Many Times

Multiple Choice

Andy decides to use a measure of how many times per week research participants talk to their partners as a measure of relationship closeness. According to the chapter on research methods, Òhow many times per week research participants talk to their partnersÓ is ________.

A) an imaginary construct
B) the operationalization of a psychological construct
C) the predictor variable
D) a psychological construct