Which of the Following Is Likely to Improve the External

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to improve the external validity of a research study?

• A)Being sure that all participants have the same ethnic background
• B)Including groups from various cultures
• C)Using only first year students and sophomores as participants
• D)Employing only one type of experimenter

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by extreme mood swings from manic highs to depressive lows.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications prescribed to relieve symptoms of depression by altering brain chemistry.

Mood-stabilizing Medications

A class of pharmaceuticals used primarily to treat mood disorders by regulating and stabilizing mood swings, particularly in conditions like bipolar disorder.