Each of the Following Statements States a Weakness with the Evaluation

question 23

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements states a weakness with the evaluation techniques presented in the text;which of the statements is NOT true?

• A)Posttest only - there could be a number of other competing causes for any change.
• B)Pretest/posttest - it is difficult to determine the impact of training on any changes that occur.
• C)Posttest only with control group - results may not generalize to other groups
• D)Pretest/posttest with control group - threats to external validity are still a concern.
• E)All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.

Death Instinct

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to an innate drive in living beings toward self-destruction or aggression.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, motivations, and emotions.

Pleasure Principal

The pleasure principle is a psychoanalytic concept suggesting that the driving force of behavior is the desire to maximize pleasure and avoid pain.