Themes That Are Functionally and Conceptually Equivalent Across Nations, Such

question 4

True/False

Themes that are functionally and conceptually equivalent across nations, such as the universal concept of "affection," manifest themselves similarly in different environments.

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Definitions:

Lurking Variables

Variables that are not directly studied within an experiment but can affect the outcome of the study or the relationship between studied variables.

Confounding Variables

Variables that the researcher failed to control, or eliminate, damaging the internal validity of an experiment by potentially influencing the dependent variable.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to assign participants or items to different groups in a way that each has an equal chance of being in any group.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs, or to influence a participant's belief in the efficacy of a treatment.