Many Psychologists Tend to Use College Students as Participants in Their

question 55

Multiple Choice

Many psychologists tend to use college students as participants in their research and then assume that what they learn applies to people in general. However, this common practice may limit the

• A) ecological reliability of their research.
• B) internal validity of their studies.
• C) generalizability of their findings.
• D) construct validity of their studies.

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Definitions:

Personal Unconscious

A term by Carl Jung referring to a layer of the unconscious mind that contains forgotten experiences and repressed memories unique to the individual.

Collective Unconscious

A term coined by Carl Jung, it refers to the part of the unconscious mind that is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind.

Introversion

A personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation, often involving a preference for solitary activities.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by orientation toward the external world and enjoyment of social interaction.