Sensitization Can Threaten External Validity Because the Results Obtained in a Study

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sensitization can threaten external validity because the results obtained in a study may be limited to ____.

• A) the unique circumstances of the research study
• B) individuals who have experienced a pretest
• C) individuals who have experienced a series of conditions
• D) participants who take on a variety of subject roles

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Definitions:

Command Posts

Strategic positions of authority and control within an organization or hierarchy that dictate direction and decision-making.

Influential Institutions

Organizations or systems that have significant impact or control over societal norms, practices, and policies.

Elites

Small, privileged groups holding significant power, wealth, or status within a society, often influencing decision-making and policy.

Pluralist Theory

Holds that power is widely dispersed. As a result, no group enjoys disproportionate influence, and decisions are usually reached through negotiation and compromise.