Third-Variable Problem Can Decrease the Internal Validity of the Study

question 45

True/False

Third-variable problem can decrease the internal validity of the study.

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Definitions:

Between-Family Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, or conditions observed between different families.

Socioeconomic Classes

Categories of people based on their economic and social position, commonly determined by income, education, and occupation.

Family Environment

encompasses the social and emotional atmosphere in which a person grows up or lives, including relationships with family members and the way family functions.

Personality Development

The growth and development of the aspects of a person's character and psychological makeup over time.