Maturation as a Threat to Internal Validity in Experiments Refers

question 27

Multiple Choice

Maturation as a threat to internal validity in experiments refers to _____.

• A)some subjects are older than others
• B)as people grow and change, results can be impacted
• C)only subjects over the age of 21 are mature enough to be part of an experiment
• D)no correlation between cause and effect variable

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Definitions:

Criticizing

Expressing disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

Evaluating

The process of making judgments about the value, importance, or quality of something based on criteria and standards.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information in the middle or at the end.

First Impressions

The initial thoughts or judgments formed about someone or something upon meeting or encountering them for the first time, often determining subsequent interactions.