If we hear a complaint that experimental psychology research lacks ecological validity,the person is complaining that __________.
A)the research is not representative of real-world situations
B)the research lacks sufficient precision
C)the research lacks an appropriate comparison group
D)we are attempting to understand complex phenomena by breaking them down into their components

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Ecological validity refers to the extent to which findings from research can be applied to real-world situations. Therefore, if someone is complaining that experimental psychology research lacks ecological validity, they are saying that the research is not representative of real-world situations.

If We Hear a Complaint That Experimental Psychology Research Lacks