Professor Langerman Conducted a Study Which Showed That Participants Were

question 288

Multiple Choice

Professor Langerman conducted a study which showed that participants were less efficient when they worked in groups, compared to when they worked alone.Professor Langerman has also noticed that compared to individual projects, students are more likely to hand group projects in late.This suggests that the results Professor Langerman obtained in the efficiency study:

• A)are internally valid
• B)are operationally defined
• C)will not generalize to everyday settings
• D)have external validity

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Definitions:

Motivation

The driving force behind individuals' actions, desires, and needs.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the activity itself rather than from external rewards.

Complex Tasks

Activities or problems that require a high level of cognitive processing and involve multiple, interconnected elements.

Quantity Of Performance

Quantity of Performance refers to the amount of work output or the volume of tasks accomplished within a given period.