Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Threat to Internal

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a threat to internal validity in an experimental design?

• A) maturation
• B) instrumentation
• C) randomization
• D) statistical regression

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Definitions:

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias that leads an individual to overestimate how much other people agree with them or share their beliefs and behaviors.

False Uniqueness Effect

The tendency to underestimate the number of other people who share one’s most prized characteristics and abilities.

Theory Perseverance

The phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence, often due to the initial formation of a strong impression or belief.

Social Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to align with group norms, often to fit into a society or group.