To ensure clarity and replicability in a psychological study on stress, researchers need to clearly define how they measure stress levels. What is this process called?

Lisa is completing her final semester and is deep into job applications. She has received both positive responses and several rejections. Every rejection deepens her fear of unemployment, leading her to constantly seek reassurance from peers and losing sleep over job applications. How would you describe Lisa’s behavior?

Lucy, a school counselor, is working to decrease verbal conflicts in school children during lunch. What is her first step in applying behavioral therapy techniques?

When conducting a nationwide study on fitness trends, what process guarantees that any adult, regardless of their location, could be chosen to participate?

Narong, recently diagnosed with anxiety, has been prescribed medication by their psychiatrist to help manage their symptoms. How does an SSRI, the prescribed medication, function in the brain?

In her psychological practice, Dr. Carter often administers the Big Five personality test. She focuses primarily on the trait of ___________, which she associates with potential psychological distress.

In DSM-5, DSM represents:

Carla predicts that regular physical activity will lead to better concentration in middle school students. Carla is stating a/an ____________. 

When a test is administered uniformly across various contexts and interpreted consistently, it achieves ____________. The extensive data gathered from numerous test-takers helps in forming ____________, which aids in interpreting individual scores later.

In a market research survey about consumer habits, what must the participation of the consumers be?