The Authors of Your Text State That the Basic Dilemma

question 93

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text state that the basic dilemma of the social psychologist is the trade-off between internal and external validity. What is the best way to resolve this dilemma?

• A) Focus on internal validity, because it is the most important for establishing causal relationships
• B) Focus on external validity, because this demonstrates how research generalizes to other people and situations
• C) Use both observational and correlational approaches to research
• D) Replicate results using both laboratory and field studies to maximize both types of validity

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Definitions:

Emotional Reactions

Responses that involve affective components such as feelings, moods, and attitudes triggered by stimuli or events.

Display Rules

Cultural rules that dictate how emotions should generally be expressed and when and where their expression is appropriate.

Emotional Expression

The process by which people express their feelings and emotions, using gestures, words, and facial expressions.

Ekman

A reference to Paul Ekman, a psychologist known for his work on the expression and perception of emotions, especially in relation to facial expressions.