Ecological Validity Refers to the Extent to Which ______

question 13

Multiple Choice

Ecological validity refers to the extent to which ______.

• A)one can study things that occur in the real world
• B)one can isolate the causes of behaviors or reactions
• C)one can explain the phenomena that are observed
• D)one can predict new phenomena based on current results

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity at which a stimulus can be detected 50% of the time.

Sensory Ability

The capacity to perceive and process stimuli through the senses.

Vision

The ability to perceive the environment through light in the form of images interpreted by the brain via the eyes.

Blindsight

A condition where individuals can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, typically as a result of damage to the primary visual cortex.