Research that attempts to study psychological phenomena in settings that reflect daily living (e.g., a memory study about forgetting where we put our keys)is said to have _________ validity.
A)construct
B)ecological
C)internal
D)no statistical conclusion

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Ecological validity refers to the extent to which research findings can be generalized to real-world settings. Studying psychological phenomena in naturalistic settings, like forgetting where we put our keys, aims to ensure that the findings are applicable to everyday life, thus enhancing ecological validity.

Research That Attempts to Study Psychological Phenomena in Settings That