Dr. Marchel's laboratory has a one-way mirror. He is not using the mirror to observe participants, but he still thinks that its presence will affect participants' responses. Dr. Marchel is concerned about the ________ component(s) of external validity.
A) structural
B) functional
C) conceptual
D) mundane

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The structural component of external validity refers to the extent to which the research setting is similar to the real-world setting in which the behavior is typically observed. In this case, the presence of the one-way mirror is a structural cue that may affect participants' responses, as they may be aware that they are being observed and may behave differently as a result.

Dr Marchel's Laboratory Has a One-Way Mirror