Which of the Following Is a Strength of Experiments

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a strength of experiments?

• A)They cannot be repeated by anyone other than the experimenter.
• B)They allow for the establishment of cause-effect relationships.
• C)They are not subject to demand characteristics since the subjects do not know they are being observed.
• D)They allow us to draw definitive conclusions about behavior in the natural environment based on subjects' behavior in the laboratory.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Rewards

In expectancy theory, the internal factors related to the value of work, including the amount of creativity allowed, the degree of responsibility, and the satisfaction of helping others.

Satisfaction

A state of fulfillment or contentment resulting from achieving what one desires or from the successful resolution of needs or challenges.

ERG Theory

A theory in psychology proposed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: existence, relatedness, and growth.

Frustration-Regression Principle

A concept suggesting that when an individual encounters obstacles or frustrations, they may revert to earlier behaviors as a coping mechanism.