Caution Should Be Exercised When Discussing Scientific Observations of Behavior

question 12

Multiple Choice

Caution should be exercised when discussing scientific observations of behavior because

• A) These results can be misinterpreted as the way that people should behave
• B) These results can bias people for future experimental participation
• C) These results are seldom accurate
• D) These results generally lack external validity

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