When B F Skinner Was Ranked as the Top Psychologist by Psychology

question 11

Multiple Choice

When B. F. Skinner was ranked as the top psychologist by psychology department heads, some might argue that the ranking occurred because the study was done shortly after Skinner died. This is a criticism of ________ validity.

• A)internal
• B)construct
• C)external
• D)statistical conclusion

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