Which of the Following Is a Way to Increase the External

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way to increase the external validity of a study?

• A) increase internal validity
• B) decrease the use of random selection
• C) replication of the study
• D) establish cause and effect

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while employing relaxation techniques.

Nausea-producing Drug

A medication that induces the sensation of wanting to vomit as a side effect.

Aversive Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual's behavior is modified by pairing an unwanted stimulus with a specific response to create an aversion to that behavior.

Behavior Modification

The use of learning techniques, such as reinforcement or punishment, to change or mold behavior towards a desired outcome.