Maturation Is a Threat to Internal Validity and Means

question 60

Multiple Choice

Maturation is a threat to internal validity and means

• A)that the subject (participant)is too immature.
• B)that the subject quits the experiment before it is completed.
• C)that a biological or emotional process within the participants that is not part of the independent variable induces a change in the dependent variable.
• D)that the experiment is ripe.

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Definitions:

Insecure-resistant/Ambivalent

A form of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships, where individuals are overly needy or clingy.

Attachment Type

Patterns of attachment in children's development identified by Ainsworth's strange situation experiment, including secure, avoidant, and resistant types.

Financially Stable

A state of having sufficient financial resources to meet expenses and withstand economic fluctuations without undue stress.

Attachment

A strong emotional connection between people, such as the bond between a child and caregiver, which significantly impacts development and emotional health.