Research That Attempts to Study Psychological Phenomena in Settings That

question 39

Multiple Choice

Research that attempts to study psychological phenomena in settings that reflect daily living (e.g., a memory study about forgetting where we put our keys) is said to have _________ validity.

• A)construct
• B)ecological
• C)internal
• D)no statistical conclusion

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Definitions:

Trait

A stable characteristic or quality of an individual that influences thoughts, actions, and feelings, consistently exhibited across various situations.

Genetic Variation

Refers to the diversity in gene frequencies within a population, resulting from mutations, genetic recombination, and other sources of genetic change.

Reaction Range

The concept that an individual's genetic makeup sets a range of potentialities, and the environment determines how much of this potential is achieved.

Genetically Determined

Attributes or characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring through genes.