Answer the following in several complete sentences: What is the importance of using operational definitions in behavioral research? Be sure to define and give an example of an operational definition in your response.

Which of the following statements is true about social anxiety disorder? social anxiety disorder tends to develop in early adulthood. social anxiety disorder often co-occurs with mood disorders and other anxiety disorders. social anxiety disorder is relatively rare, with a lifetime prevalence of about three percent in the united states. lesser than 30 percent of adults with social anxiety disorder report humiliating experiences that contributed to their symptoms.