Lee Selected People with Only the Highest Self-Esteem Scores for Her

question 90

Multiple Choice

Lee selected people with only the highest self-esteem scores for her experiment on the effects of divorce on self-esteem.She should be particularly alert to which potential source of internal invalidity?

• A)history
• B)maturation
• C)testing
• D)statistical regression
• E)mortality

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Definitions:

Suicide

The act of intentionally causing one's own death, often stemming from psychological factors such as depression or extreme stress.

Depressive Symptoms

Manifestations of depression, which can include persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, changes in weight or sleep, and feelings of worthlessness.

Depression

A common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems.

Rebound

The phenomenon where symptoms temporarily worsen after stopping or reducing treatment, especially common with medication.