The External Validity of a Measure Involves the Extent to Which

question 98

Multiple Choice

The external validity of a measure involves the extent to which:

• A)the effects of an experiment are truly due to conditions the researcher intended to manipulate.
• B)different observers of the same behavior agree.
• C)the results of a study will hold when studies are conducted with different participants and methods.
• D)None of the answers is correct.

Grasp the significance of early childhood experiences and conflicts in the development of personality, as emphasized by psychoanalytic perspectives.

Identify various defense mechanisms and their role in managing insecurity and self-doubt.

Explain the importance of social and cultural influences over sexual tensions in personality development, as highlighted by neo-Freudians.

Distinguish between individualism and collectivism and understand their implications for personal identity and social behavior.

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Definitions:

Binge Eaters

Individuals who consume large amounts of food in short periods while feeling a loss of control over their eating.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a person who should be menstruating.

Bulimic

Characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, a symptom of the eating disorder bulimia nervosa.

Laxatives

Substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements, used to relieve constipation.