Social Psychologists Seldom Address the Question of External Validity by Conducting

question 156

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists seldom address the question of external validity by conducting their experiments on random samples of people from all over.All of the following are reasons for this except

• A) experiments capture general psychological processes experienced by all people.
• B) social psychologists are content with doing inexact science.
• C) it is expensive to get a random sample of people to participate in research.
• D) it is pragmatically difficult to get a random sample of people to participate in research.

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Definitions:

Kin-Work

The efforts and activities conducted by family members to maintain, support, and nurture their kinship networks and relationships.

Family Members

Individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption who share a significant relational bond.

Social Exchange Theory

Proposes that people seek through their interactions to maximize their rewards and minimize their costs.

Maximize Rewards

A principle often found in social exchange theory, suggesting individuals seek to enter relationships that provide the greatest benefits with the least costs.