Internal Validity Refers to __________

question 84

Multiple Choice

Internal validity refers to __________.

• A) having the properties that allow the conclusion that the independent variable manipulation produced the changes in the dependent variable
• B) having the properties that allow the conclusion that the dependent variable manipulation produced the changes in the independent variable
• C) having the properties that allow the conclusion that the dependent variable(s) reflect real-world variables
• D) having the properties that allow the conclusion that the independent variable(s) reflect real-world variables

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Definitions:

Novel Task

A new or unfamiliar activity that requires an individual to apply effort and skill to accomplish it.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a research study or an experiment, often providing data or undergoing certain experiences for analysis.

Social Priming

The psychological phenomenon in which exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a later stimulus, based on social and cultural contexts.

Aggression-Related Concepts

Theoretical ideas and phenomena associated with aggressive behavior, including its causes, manifestations, and effects on individuals and society.