What Is the Role of Replication in Psychological Research

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the role of replication in psychological research?

• A) Replication assists psychologists in making accurate diagnoses.
• B) Replication assists psychologists in determining which clients to treat.
• C) Replication increases the chances that consumers will understand psychological research.
• D) Replication provides scientifically verified approaches to treating mental illness.

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