Dr Malcolm Is Developing a New Personality Inventory

question 36

Multiple Choice

Dr. Malcolm is developing a new personality inventory. In his validation study, he ensures that his participants include individuals from every state, an equal number of men and women, individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, and individuals from both rural and urban areas. Dr. Malcolm is trying to ensure that his study is ____.

• A) internally valid
• B) tightly controlled
• C) externally valid
• D) reliable

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Gender-Role

Expectations and behaviors considered appropriate for individuals based on their perceived or assigned gender.

Gender-Role

pertains to the behaviors, attitudes, and expectations deemed culturally appropriate for individuals based on their perceived or actual gender.