Scenario 2 a Researcher Was Interested in the Effects of Mood on Mood

question 130

Multiple Choice

Scenario 2
A researcher was interested in the effects of mood on aggression.She decided to see how receiving an insult or a compliment affects aggression,and she measured aggression by having participants administer small shocks to another participant.The researcher found that participants in the insult condition were more aggressive than those in the compliment condition.
-Refer to Scenario 2.Suppose a reviewer questions the value of the research by stating that the majority of people never administer a shock to another person in the real world.What feature would the reviewer be concerned about?

• A) construct validity
• B) external validity
• C) experimental realism
• D) mundane realism

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain DNA and protein, organizing genetic information for cell division and function.

Genetic Materials

Molecules responsible for heredity and variation of organisms, including DNA and RNA.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to DNA and histone proteins that affect gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. These can be influenced by environmental factors and may be reversible.

Serotonin Molecules

Chemical compounds in the brain functioning as neurotransmitters, playing key roles in mood regulation, digestion, and sleep.