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Can you ever be certain that you have achieved internal validity in a study? Do you think it is possible that threats to internal validity have gone undetected in some studies and thus affected the conclusions? What sorts of implications could this situation cause?


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Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, and praise rather than for the satisfaction that comes from the activity itself.

Self-Regulation

The process by which an organism effortfully controls its behavior in order to pursue important objectives.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which outlines a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Direct Labor

The earnings of staff members actively engaged in manufacturing products or delivering services.

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