External Validity Refers to Whether the Manipulation of the Independent

question 37

True/False

External validity refers to whether the manipulation of the independent variables or treatments actually caused the observed effects on the dependent variables.

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Definitions:

Generalization

The tendency to apply what is learned in one situation to other similar situations, often considered a fundamental learning process.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period of non-exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be seen and measured by others.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, and utilizing knowledge, including perception, memory, language, and decision-making.