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Solomon V. Carter
on Nov 17, 2024
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A researcher believes that receiving a self-esteem threat will make participants more depressed.She conducts a study in which participants are randomly assigned to receive negative feedback on a personality test and then measures their level of depression.She tells participants that the study is about "validation of personality measures." In this example,"validation of personality measures" is:
A) an operational definition.
B) a cover story.
C) a conceptual variable.
D) internal validity.
Cover Story
An explanation of the purpose of a study that is different from the true purpose.
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.
- Recognize possible issues within the research process and methods to resolve them.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize possible issues within the research process and methods to resolve them.