According to Mook (1983), What Are Four Goals of Research

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Short Answer

According to Mook (1983), what are four goals of research that do not stress external validity?

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

is the common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.

Temporal Comparison

The process of comparing one's current self to one's past self, often used as a method of self-evaluation and motivation.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable thoughts or feelings with their opposites.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies utilized by individuals to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.