When Is Contact and Attention a Threat to the Construct

question 13

Multiple Choice

When is contact and attention a threat to the construct validity of an experiment?

• A) Participants expectations may explain the findings
• B) Participants are not influenced by the experimental manipulation
• C) Participant are not given enough attention
• D) Control participants are not given the same manipulation as actual participants

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Definitions:

Test-retest Reliability

A measure of the consistency of a psychological test or assessment over time, determined by administering the test to the same group of people on two different occasions.

Construct Validity

The accuracy of a test in measuring what it alleges to assess.

Test Standardization

The process of administering a test under consistent conditions to ensure the reliability and validity of the results.

Comparison Group

A control group used in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing researchers to compare outcomes.