Internal Validity Is a Matter of Degree; the Level of Internal

question 24

Multiple Choice

Internal validity is a matter of degree; the level of internal validity that findings of a study have is influenced, in part, by the researcher's choice of method.For instance, _____________usually have high internal validity, _____________have moderate internal validity, and _____________tend to have low internal validity.

• A)Observational studies; field experiments; surveys
• B)Surveys; observational studies; laboratory experiments
• C)Laboratory experiments; observational studies; field experiments
• D)Laboratory experiments; surveys; observational studies

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Definitions:

Emotional Response

The automatic, psychological reaction to an external event or internal thought process, often experienced through feelings such as joy, fear, or anger.

Behavior Regulation

The ability to manage and control one's actions, responses, and emotions in accordance with societal norms or personal goals.

Power Assertion

One method parents use to enforce control of children’s behavior. Can involve physical punishment or the threat of physical punishment, or it can involve withdrawal of privileges. Effective for the immediate control of behavior, but over the long term, children show higher levels of anger, aggressiveness and anxiety.

Gentle Discipline

A parenting and educational approach that uses positive reinforcement and understanding rather than punishment to guide behavior.