Recently, a Group of Researchers Raised Concerns About the Use

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Essay

Recently, a group of researchers raised concerns about the use of so-called WEIRD participants in the majority of psychological studies. Who are WEIRD participants? Why is this issue a potential concern to psychological researchers (e.g., do WEIRD participants hurt reliability)? What steps can be taken to address the concerns about WEIRD participants?

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The availability of essential chemical elements or compounds required for the growth, reproduction, and maintenance of living organisms.

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