Why Might Laboratory Experiments Be Criticized as Less Than Valuable

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why might laboratory experiments be criticized as less than valuable and potentially problematic?

• A) they are subjective and that leads to a lack of confidence in results
• B) laboratory-based results may not generalize to the "real world"
• C) knowledge gained in a lab is not informative
• D) we can never really understand human behavior

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that connects the middle ear to the inner ear, facilitating the transmission of sound vibrations.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear, and vibrates when sound waves hit it, aiding in hearing.

Eighth Cranial Nerve

Also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve, it is responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Sensory Change

Alterations in the way an individual perceives sensory input, which can affect vision, hearing, taste, touch, or smell.