Why Is It Important for Experiments to Be Externally Valid

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for experiments to be externally valid?

• A) so that we know that the results of our studies have significance beyond the situation in which they were conducted.
• B) so that we know which variables influence which other variables.
• C) so that others do not have to duplicate our work later.
• D) so that we can control extraneous variables

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

A measure of how much value people place on themselves, often reflecting confidence and satisfaction in one's own abilities and worth.

Downward Comparison

A social comparison strategy where individuals compare themselves with others who are less well off in order to boost their own self-esteem.

Self-Schema

Cognitive structures that represent one's beliefs and feelings about oneself, guiding the processing of self-related information.

Narcissistic

Pertaining to narcissism, which is characterized by an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.