If a Study Lasts for an Appreciable Period of Time

question 90

Short Answer

If a study lasts for an appreciable period of time, participants might learn new things or grow wiser in some way, thereby producing a threat to internal validity known as ________.

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Definitions:

Fugue

A psychiatric disorder characterized by reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality, and other identifying characteristics of individuality.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often without reasonable evidence.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a condition of excessive concern.

Depression

A condition relating to mental health, characterized by a constant feeling of depression or a lack of enthusiasm in activities, that severely impacts day-to-day life.