Suppose that a psychology professor begins a lecture by saying,"OK,do you all remember the concept of 'ecological validity'?" The students all nod their heads.During this interaction,the professor was primarily interested in

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The professor's comment is aimed at establishing a common ground with the students, i.e., he is assuming that they all remember what ecological validity is. This helps to make the lecture more engaging and effective as the students are more likely to pay attention when they feel that they are on the same page as the professor.

Suppose That a Psychology Professor Begins a Lecture by Saying,"OK,do