Dr. Smithton initially creates a new PTSD treatment under highly controlled laboratory conditions. He then shares the treatment with practitioners who subsequently implement the treatment with real-world patients. The practitioners report that Dr. Smithton's PTSD treatment is very helpful for their patients. The benefit the practitioners' patients experienced seems to support the ______ of Dr. Smithton's treatment.

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External validity refers to the degree to which the results of a study can be generalized to other populations and settings. In this case, the fact that the practitioners were able to successfully implement Dr. Smithton's treatment with real-world patients suggests that the treatment has good external validity.

Dr Smithton Initially Creates a New PTSD Treatment Under Highly