External Validity Refers To

question 129

Multiple Choice

External validity refers to:

• A)measuring the results of a behavior, rather than the behavior itself
• B)any research result obtained using noninvasive observation procedures
• C)effectively controlling any potentially confounding variables in an experiment
• D)how well the results of an observation will generalize to other situations

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Definitions:

Hemispheres

Pertains to either of the two halves of the brain or Earth, usually referred to as the Northern, Southern, Eastern, or Western hemispheres.

Neuron Cell Bodies

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and is essential for its function and survival.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses.

Myelin Sheath

Insulation around some nerve cell axons that allows nerve impulses to move more quickly through the axons.