External Validity Refers to the

question 61

Multiple Choice

External validity refers to the

• A) extent to which the results of a study can improve human life.
• B) reliability of naturalistic observation.
• C) problem with placebo effects.
• D) extent to which an experimental design reflects the real-world issues it explores.

Identify the purposes and limitations of basic approaches to personality.

Distinguish between the psychoanalytic, trait, cognitive, behavioral, and phenomenological approaches to personality.

Understand the significance of the psychological triad in personality psychology.

Acknowledge the relationship and distinction between personality psychology and clinical psychology.

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Definitions:

Biological Theories

Concepts suggesting the biological basis behind various psychological functions and behaviors.

Abnormality

Deviation from the norm or average, often used to describe differences in behavior, physical or mental health that are unusual or not typically observed.

Hospital Of Saint Mary Of Bethlehem

Originally a psychiatric hospital in London, known historically for its association with the treatment of mental illnesses.

Deplorable Conditions

Conditions that are very bad, miserable, or appalling in nature, often in reference to living situations or environments.