What Is the Problem with Relying Too Much on WEIRD

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the problem with relying too much on WEIRD societies for samples in psychology research?

• A) WEIRD samples represent a very narrow slice of the world's population.
• B) WEIRD samples tend to have inconsistent behavioral responses compared to those in non-Western societies.
• C) WEIRD samples do not get paid for their participation.
• D) WEIRD samples do not show the Müller-Lyer illusion.
• E) WEIRD samples are difficult to obtain compared to non-WEIRD samples.

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