Maturation as a Threat to Internal Validity in Experiments Refers

question 39

Multiple Choice

Maturation as a threat to internal validity in experiments refers to:

• A) some subjects are older than others
• B) as people grow and change, results can be impacted
• C) only subjects over the age of 21 are mature enough to be part of an experiment
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness.

Hans Eysenck

A British psychologist known for his work on personality and intelligence, proposing a model of personality that includes three dimensions: psychoticism, extraversion, and neuroticism.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as pride and despair.

Psychoticism

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