Dr Nova Had All Participants Transition Among Experimental Conditions in the Same

question 12

Multiple Choice

Dr. Nova had all participants transition among experimental conditions in the same order. All participants were exposed to the shock condition, followed by the video condition, followed by the ice-cold bath condition. Dr. Nova is concerned that the responses may have more to do with the sequence of conditions rather than the participants' actual responses. This is an example of:

• A) maturation.
• B) instrumentation.
• C) order effects.
• D) history.

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Definitions:

Concurrent Validity

A measure of how well a new test predicts outcomes according to an established benchmark or criterion test, carried out at the same time.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a test or assessment accurately predicts future performance or behaviors related to the intended criteria.

Generalized Validity

The extent to which the findings or results of a study or test can be applied to broader situations beyond the original context.

Video Scenarios

Recorded visual sequences used for training, simulation, or demonstrating specific situations or outcomes.