________ Would Increase the External Validity of Experiments, but Social

question 129

Multiple Choice

________ would increase the external validity of experiments, but social psychologists rarely do it.

• A) Random assignment
• B) Administering follow-up questionnaires
• C) Random sampling
• D) Using multiple independent variables

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Definitions:

Socializing Agents

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play a role in integrating individuals into the norms, values, and practices of a society.

Social Environment

The cultural, social, and psychological milieu that surrounds individuals and can affect their behavior and experiences.

Thomas Theorem

The principle that situations defined as real are real in their consequences, emphasizing the social construction of reality and its influence on behavior.

Extracurricular Activities

Activities that are pursued by students outside of the standard curriculum of school or college education, encompassing sports, clubs, music, arts, and volunteer work.