Researchers are often not worried about obtaining random samples from the "general population" for their research because:

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Most psychological research prioritizes understanding how variables relate to one another rather than ensuring the sample perfectly represents the general population. This focus on relationships allows researchers to draw conclusions about behavior and mental processes even if the sample isn't randomly selected from the entire population.

Researchers Are Often Not Worried About Obtaining Random Samples from the "General