The Threat to Internal Validity That Occurs When Participating Individuals

question 23

Multiple Choice

The threat to internal validity that occurs when participating individuals have improved performance due to the knowledge that they are being watched is called:

• A) Maturation
• B) History
• C) Regression
• D) Hawthorne Effect

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Definitions:

Using Drugs

The act of consuming substances, which can range from prescription medications to illegal narcotics, for various purposes.

Relapses

A return to a previous state of illness or negative behavior after a period of improvement or recovery.

Psychological Effects

Pertains to the impact of various factors on an individual's mental health and well-being.

Physical Effects

Observable impacts on the body resulting from various causes, such as exercise, diet, or substance use.