Which of the Following Researchers Probably Worries Most About the External

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following researchers probably worries most about the external validity of her studies?

• A) Dr. Prentice is a consumer psychologist who works for the Target Corporation.
• B) Dr. Dumbrowski is a personality psychologist who is interested in genetic effects on personality.
• C) Dr. Zamora is a cognitive psychologist who studies basic memory processes.
• D) Dr. Colfax is a behavioral neuroscientist who studies the functions of the amygdale.

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Definitions:

Arousal Levels

The state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive, varying from low to high.

Introverts

Individuals who predominantly prefer solitary activities and environments that allow for deeper concentration and reflection, often feeling drained by social interactions.

Cortical Arousal

The state of being awake and responsive to stimuli, involving activation of the cerebral cortex, a part of the brain involved in processing sensory information, thinking, and perception.

Extraversion

Refers to a personality trait characterized by outward-directed energies, enthusiasm, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of activity.