Many Psychology Studies Use Only Introductory Psychology College Students as Participants

question 50

Multiple Choice

Many psychology studies use only introductory psychology college students as participants. What is the primary risk of this approach to sexuality research?

• A) Very few college students have had any sexual experience.
• B) A college student sample is unlikely to accurately represent the broader population.
• C) Psychologists lack the expertise to conduct sexuality research.
• D) Student lack of interest in sexuality will make recruitment more difficult than with other populations.
• E) This type of research is less accurate than magazine-sponsored surveys.

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