What is the problem with using students as experimental participants?
a) Since they are so different, it is difficult to determine the treatment effect.
b) Student participants are typically uncooperative participants.
c) The findings may be limited in their generality across subject characteristics.
d) There are no problems with using volunteer participants.
Correct Answer: c
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