The Ability to Rule Out Plausible Rival Hypotheses in an Experiment

question 43

Multiple Choice

The ability to rule out plausible rival hypotheses in an experiment refers to which type of validity?

• A) internal
• B) construct
• C) external
• D) statistical conclusion

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Definitions:

Motivation Psychology

The study of what drives individuals to initiate, sustain, direct, and terminate actions.

Sexual Response Cycle

Masters and Johnson’s model of sexual response, which consists of four stages or phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits or incentives given by external sources, such as money, grades, or praise, that motivate people to engage in certain behaviors.

Cognitive Theorists

Psychologists who study how we perceive, think, and solve problems, emphasizing the importance of mental processes in understanding behavior.