Psychologists Who Are Concerned That the Results of Contemporary Empirical

question 14

Multiple Choice

Psychologists who are concerned that the results of contemporary empirical research may not apply to all people everywhere are questioning the ________ of those results.

• A) reliability
• B) generalizability
• C) cross-cultural flexibility
• D) construct validity

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Definitions:

Cohesiveness of the Group

The strength of the bonds among group members and their commitment to staying together.

Consulting Outside Experts

The act of seeking advice or input from professionals or specialists who are not part of an organization or a specific project team, often to gain specialized knowledge or insights.

Resource Dilemma

A situation in which individuals or groups must decide how to distribute shared resources, balancing between self-interest and collective wellbeing, often leading to conflict or cooperation.

Self-Serving Biases

A cognitive bias that involves individuals attributing their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors, protecting self-esteem.