When events (e.g. life stressors) outside of the researcher's control have the likelihood to affect a participant's response, especially in longitudinal studies, this threat to validity is
a. maturation.
b. mortality.
c. history.
d. statistical regression.
e. testing.
C
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A. Sexual activity B. Socialization C. Procreation D. Emotional support E. Economic security
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A. powerholders will decide to close down the organization. B. powerholders will be overthrown by less powerful groups. C. the select powerholders will misuse their power. D. power will become redistributed to the masses.
Prostitution confirms our value of physical well-being.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)