Which One of the Following Is Not a Threat to the Internal

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a threat to the internal validity of an experiment?

• A) maturation
• B) regression effect
• C) random error
• D) mortality

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Definitions:

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups make riskier decisions than individuals would.

Group Norms

Unwritten rules or expectations within a group that dictate the behaviors, values, and attitudes of its members.

Social Reality

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values that are constructed by society and perceived as real and valid by its members.

Social Comparison Theory

A theory suggesting individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others.