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ANSWER: OPERATIONALIZE the variable.
EXPLANATION:
OPERATIONALIZATION refers to the process where by specific variable are defined and measured based on their function in a study/experiment.
However, to operationalize a variable in a study, a paradigm (theoretical framework) is used by researcher to create a concept through the process of conceptualization.
Definitions are made to back up the study, in other to remove any error or any doubt of the readers during accessing the study.
Thus, based on Jim's study. He defined the frequency and the intensity of the mood swings (as the two variables) for better understanding by the individuals.
I believe that is a rough definition of <u>Smog </u> which should be your answer
<u>Abstinence violation effect </u>is a feeling of loss of control that results when a person has violated self-imposed rules.
<u>Explanation</u>:
An individual experiences the abstinence violation effect (AVE), when he/she made a personal commitment to abstain from using specific substance or to cease engaging in some other unwanted behavior.
AVE is how we respond when we don’t follow our goals. The individual feels guilt and shame after doing some unwanted activities due to abstinence violation effect. This kind of guilt and depression take them into a spiral that may lead to relapse. Researchers take effort to prevent from relapse.
