A Valid Criticism of the Use of College Students in a Particular

question 60

Multiple Choice

A valid criticism of the use of college students in a particular study would include:

• A)reasons that the study's effects could not be found in other groups.
• B)reasons for changing the procedure to accommodate other variables.
• C)references to the ways to eliminate demand characteristics found in the study.
• D)references to previous studies conducted using the same variables.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors or situations beyond one's control.

Incentives

Rewards or motivations provided to encourage specific behaviors or outcomes.

Simplify

No clear definition since "simplify" refers to the process of making something easier to understand or less complicated.

Performance Deficiencies

The gap between actual and desired performance levels in any task or job, indicating areas that need improvement.