Which of the following is not a valid criticism of the use of WEIRD participants?
A) The sample might not be representative of the general population.
B) It is a method of random sampling and thus results in biased sampling.
C) It is often due to convenient sampling and is subject to self-selection.
D) Findings using these participants might not generalize to other non-WEIRD participants.

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The use of WEIRD participants is not a method of random sampling and is not subject to bias in that sense. The other three options are valid criticisms, as the sample may not be representative, may be subject to self-selection, and findings may not generalize beyond the selected population.

Which of the Following Is Not a Valid Criticism of the Use