Researchers were interested in determining whether feelings of self-uncertainty actually cause people to seek out and join more extreme groups (a relationship that had not previously been established). For this study, which of the following would likely be the most important?
A) robustness
B) ecological validity
C) relevance
D) internal validity

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Internal validity is the most important for this study because it pertains to the degree to which a causal relationship can be established between the independent variable (feelings of self-uncertainty) and the dependent variable (joining extreme groups). By ensuring internal validity, the researchers can confidently conclude that the observed relationship is indeed due to the manipulation of the independent variable and not some external factor.

Researchers Were Interested in Determining Whether Feelings of Self-Uncertainty Actually