Some experiments are criticized because the laboratory conditions under which they are conducted are too different from real-world conditions. These experiments may not be __________
A) generalizable to the real world.
B) internally valid.
C) reliable.
D) believable.

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When laboratory conditions are too different from real-world conditions, the results of the experiment may not be applicable or generalizable to real-world situations. This means that the experiment may lack external validity, which is the ability to apply the results to the real world. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because internal validity, reliability, and believability can still be present even if the experiment is not generalizable to the real world.

Some Experiments Are Criticized Because the Laboratory Conditions Under Which