Which of the Following Threats to Validity Could Often Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following threats to validity could often be thought of as a form of attitude polarization?

• A)the Hawthorne effect
• B)testing effects
• C)regression toward the mean
• D)participant expectancies

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Definitions:

Robbers Cave

A landmark social psychology experiment by Muzafer Sherif that illustrated how intergroup conflict can arise from competition for resources and how it can be overcome by working towards shared goals.

Superordinate Goals

Shared objectives that transcend individual or group interests, requiring cooperative efforts to achieve.

Hostility

Feelings of anger, aggression, and resentment that may result from frustration or perceived threats, often leading to confrontational behavior.

Factions

Subgroups within a larger group that have distinct interests or viewpoints, often causing division or conflict.