Researchers (Fredrickson et al., 1998) tested the effect of self-objectification on math performance by having participants wear either a swimsuit (self-objectification condition) or a sweater (control condition) while taking a math test. This study lacks _____ because _____.
a. mundane realism; the experimental situation is unlike "real life."
b. mundane realism; the participants were unlikely to truly feel self-objectified.
c. experimental realism; the experimental situation is unlike "real life."
d. experimental realism; the participants were unlikely to truly feel self-objectified.
Answer: a. mundane realism; the experimental situation is unlike "real life."
Psychology
You might also like to view...
According to Erik Erikson, the developmental challenge faced by 3- to 6-year olds is one of:
a. integrity versus despair b. trust versus mistrust c. autonomy versus shame and doubt d. initiative versus guilt
Psychology
The central nervous system consists of the ________ and the ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Psychology