A researcher develops an animal model, using monkeys, of Parkinson’s Disease, which is noted by tremor, among other symptoms, in humans. In the behavioral procedure, monkeys also exhibited a clear tremor and the researchers find that the monkeys have degeneration to dopamine neurons similar to that seen in Parkinson’s disease patients. What is this test an example of?
a. Internal validity
b. Predictive validity
c. Face validity
d. Construct validity
Ans: D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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