The Threat to External Validity Posed by Multiple-Treatment Interference Can

question 45

Multiple Choice

The threat to external validity posed by multiple-treatment interference can be reduced through experimental designs in which:

• A)experimental groups experience the independent variables in every possible sequence or combination.
• B)only one independent variable is used.
• C)a double-blind situation is used to reduce experimenter expectations.
• D)reactivity is decreased through replication.

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Definitions:

Temperament

Refers to the innate characteristics of an individual's personality, including tendencies toward emotional reactivity, intensity, and sociability.

Behavioral Style

The characteristic way in which an individual reacts and interacts with the environment, often consistent across different situations.

Personal Responsibility

The idea that individuals are accountable for their own actions and wellbeing, including taking charge of their life decisions and accepting the consequences.

Pride

A sense of profound contentment that comes from personal accomplishments, the successes of close associates, or from having qualities or belongings that are greatly esteemed.