One Factor That May Make It Difficult to Interpret the Result

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Essay

One factor that may make it difficult to interpret the result of even a true experiment in a natural setting is contamination (when there is communication of information about the experiment between groups of participants).Briefly describe the three types of problems that can result from contamination.

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Definitions:

Trait Theorist

A psychologist who studies and categorizes human personalities based on identifiable traits, which are considered relatively stable over time.

Core Personality Dimensions

The five major traits considered to form the human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, often referred to as the "Big Five."

Hub Topic

Central or core subjects that connect various ideas, information, or keywords in a discussion or database, serving as a focal point for exploration or research.

Personality Psychology

Personality Psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on studying patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique.