Which of the Following Is an Example of a Threat

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a threat to construct validity?

• A) Regression
• B) Resentful demoralization
• C) Range restriction
• D) Ambiguous temporal precedence

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Definitions:

Automatic Response

An involuntary reaction or behavior that occurs in response to a specific stimulus without conscious thought.

Habituation

The psychological process of becoming familiar with a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that involves creating associations between a natural stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral training method that uses unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.