What type of validity is most threatened by a reliance on WEIRD samples to conduct research?
A) Construct validity
B) External validity
C) Internal validity
D) Logical validity

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External validity is most threatened by reliance on WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) samples because it concerns the generalizability of the research findings to broader populations. WEIRD samples may not represent the diversity of human experiences and cultures, limiting the applicability of the research findings to only similar populations.

What Type of Validity Is Most Threatened by a Reliance