In Yesterday's Class Lecture, Dr

question 29

Multiple Choice

In yesterday's class lecture, Dr. Walker highlighted his previous experimental studies showing that an individual's work satisfaction is more important than her or his leisure satisfaction in explaining general life satisfaction. He also stated that the findings come from studies he conducted in the early 1980s in the United States. What type of validity is specifically at risk if Dr. Walker interpreted the findings from his studies as applying to today's context?

• A) Logical validity
• B) Internal validity
• C) Construct validity
• D) External validity

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An acquisition method where two stimuli are frequently paired; the response, at first prompted by the second stimulus, is later prompted by the first stimulus in isolation.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Punisher

A person or factor that applies a penalty or negative consequence in response to an action, often used in the context of behavior modification.

Unconditioned Response

in classical conditioning, an unlearned, naturally occurring response (such as salivation) to anunconditioned stimulus (US) (such as food in the mouth).