Ecological Validity Refers to

question 45

Multiple Choice

Ecological validity refers to

• A)whether the results of a laboratory study can be applied to the real world.
• B)the impact of a scientific study on the environment.
• C)the degree to which animal research can be applied to humans.
• D)the degree to which naturalistic research techniques are used.

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Definitions:

Participating Approach

A strategy or methodology that actively involves stakeholders, such as community members or employees, in the decision-making process.

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A psychological defense mechanism wherein a person refuses to accept reality or facts, often as a means of avoiding a distressing truth.

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