A study of the ecological validity of a test is likely to be conducted
A. by a researcher interested in learning about behavior that occurs at a specific time and place.
B. in an environment which is similar to that in which the targeted behavior will typically occur.
C. only during the season that the targeted behavior occurs if the targeted behavior is seasonal in nature.
D. All of these
Answer: B
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