Taking a Broader Perspective: the Problem of External Validity Researchers

question 35

Multiple Choice

Taking a Broader Perspective: The Problem of External Validity Researchers can use ____ to effectively control reactivity in an experiment.

• A)aggregation
• B)control groups
• C)cover stories
• D)unobtrusive measures

Understand the concept of reinforcers, including the distinction between primary and secondary reinforcers.

Comprehend the principles underlying operant conditioning, such as punishment, negative reinforcement, and extinction.

Learn about the disequilibrium principle and its application to behavior reinforcement.

Analyze how the conditions and consequences of actions affect behavior through classical and operant conditioning.

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