Why Do Studies Conducted in Theory-Testing Mode De-Emphasize Ecological Validity

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why do studies conducted in theory-testing mode de-emphasize ecological validity?

• A)Ecological validity is never important.
• B)Internal validity is the highest priority for theory testing.
• C)Testing a theory never requires realism.
• D)Theories do not need to explain the behavior of everyone.

Comprehend the concept of intersectionality and how multiple social identities interact to produce unique experiences of oppression or privilege.

Acknowledge the diversity within and among ethnic groups, challenging the monolithic representations.

Understand panethnicity and its role in collective identity formation and mobilization against oppression.

Analyze the historical and contemporary relationships of minority groups with dominant societal structures, including economic systems.

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