Explain the Differences Between Internal Validity and External Validity

question 25

Essay

Explain the differences between internal validity and external validity. What can you do to increase both simultaneously?

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Definitions:

Biological Predispositions

Inherent tendencies or inclinations that may influence the development of behaviors, traits, or diseases.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate, biologically significant stimuli, like food and water, that satisfy physiological needs and thus reinforce behavior without prior learning.

Generalization

The act or process of applying an idea, rule, or pattern to broader situations, often used in learning and reasoning.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, resulting in a steady but slow rate of response in behaviorist psychology.