The Control Group (Or Control Condition) Is the Group of Participants

question 175

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The control group (or control condition) is the group of participants who are exposed to all experimental conditions,except the independent variable or treatment variable, and against which changes in the experimental group are compared.

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Definitions:

Social Motivation

The drive to seek connections with others and be part of a group, influenced by the desire for acceptance, affection, and social support.

Biological Motivation

This term refers to the innate or instinctual drives that influence behavior in living organisms, such as hunger, thirst, and reproduction.

Validity

The degree to which a test, experiment, or measurement accurately reflects what it is intended to assess.

Reliability

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure or instrument, meaning that it yields similar results under consistent conditions over time.