Taking a Broader Perspective: the Problem of External Validity Manufacturers

question 31

Multiple Choice

Taking a Broader Perspective: The Problem of External Validity Manufacturers often test new products like shampoo on laboratory animals and then generalize their results to humans because

• A)human testing may be unethical due to the risk of injury.
• B)it is easier to replicate animal studies than human studies.
• C)it is often difficult to obtain human volunteers to test personal care products.
• D)laboratory animals and humans often show identical allergic reactions.

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Definitions:

Panic

A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety that can result in wildly unthinking behavior.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response pattern that the body goes through when exposed to stress, including alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.

Panic

A sudden, overpowering fear that can result in extreme and often irrational behavior.

Resistance Reaction

The response of an organism against factors that threaten its homeostasis, which can include psychological resistance or immune system response.