History Effects Occur in Nonequivalent Group Designs Because the Groups

question 64

True/False

History effects occur in nonequivalent group designs because the groups probably have different participant characteristics.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The widespread inclination to credit personal achievements to one's own qualities while blaming setbacks on outside influences.

Internal Causes

Refer to factors within a person that influence their behavior, thoughts, or emotions, such as personality traits or personal values.

In-group Homogeneity

The perception that members of one's own group are more similar to each other than to those of out-groups, often leading to stereotyping.

Variability

The extent to which data points in a statistical distribution or set differ from each other and from their average value.