Why Can WEIRD Research Participants Be Problematic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why can WEIRD research participants be problematic?

• A) They are difficult to identify and therefore are under-represented in most research studies.
• B) They tend to score higher on extraversion and lower on neuroticism than the general population.
• C) Their behaviors and experiences are likely to be unrepresentative of human beings overall.
• D) They generally don't participate in personality research studies.

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