Researchers like it when their studies show high levels of external validity because it means that

a. the research is free from confounds and other extraneous variables.
b. the results can be generalized to other people or situations.
c. the measurements made in the studies are related to the underlying constructs.
d. variables that should be correlated are correlated.

b

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Hakim says, "In the United States, people drop out of college because they aren't motivated and can't do the work." What should a developmentalist answer?

a) "Not true; a main reason is that people get overwhelmed by taking classes and working full time." b) "Absolutely true! In 2015, basic talent and motivation were all that mattered in finishing school." c) "True, but only for boys." d) "True, but only for girls."

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