What Technique Will Most Efficiently Determine the Generalizability of Social-Psychological

question 148

Multiple Choice

What technique will most efficiently determine the generalizability of social-psychological findings conducted in different situations and with different people?

• A) A series of replications.
• B) A conceptual review of the literature.
• C) A case study analysis.
• D) A meta-analysis.
• E) Multiple experiments that use random sampling.

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Definitions:

Affiliation Needs

The human desire to belong to a group, be accepted, and maintain relationships with others, driving social interactions.

Security Needs

Basic human requirements for safety and stability, including physical safety, employment, resources, health, and property, as essential for well-being.

Physiological Needs

Basic human necessities required for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep; the foundational level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Affiliation Needs

The inherent human desire to belong to a group or form close and interpersonal relationships.