Sears (1986) Argued That Research Findings That Have Only Been

question 86

Multiple Choice

Sears (1986) argued that research findings that have only been tested in college students may not generalize to other populations, which is referred to as a __________ problem.

• A) reactive arrangements
• B) multiple-treatment interference
• C) selection-treatment interaction
• D) demand characteristics

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