Which Statement Is a Potential Threat to Internal Validity in an Experimental

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement is a potential threat to internal validity in an experimental design?

• A) generalization
• B) instrumentation
• C) randomization
• D) correlation

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, reducing heart rate, and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Suppression

The act of stopping or reducing the intensity or expression of an activity, feeling, or thought, consciously or unconsciously.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that typically prepares the body for physical activity and is often referred to as the "fight or flight" system.

Emotion-regulation Abilities

The capacity to manage and respond to an emotional experience in a way that is considered adaptive or appropriate.