What Does Research in Human Laboratory Studies Aim to Do

question 74

Multiple Choice

What does research in human laboratory studies aim to do?

• A) Create conditions in the laboratory that resemble conditions in the real world
• B) Create conditions that will cause the disorder to manifest
• C) Control conditions so that the impact of stress is lessened
• D) Control conditions so that the independent variable can be measured

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Definitions:

Validation of Personality Measures

The process by which the reliability and accuracy of personality assessment tools are evaluated.

Self-esteem Threat

A situation or event that challenges an individual's sense of self-worth or value, potentially leading to negative emotional responses.

Operational Definition

A specific description of a concept or variable in terms of the methods used to measure or manipulate it in a given study.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure, assessing the accuracy of an instrument or experiment.