Psychologists often use college students enrolled in introductory psychology courses as participants. This is referred to as a
A) random sample.
B) representative sample.
C) stratified random sample.
D) convenience sample.

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A convenience sample is a group of participants selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher, such as college students in psychology courses.

Psychologists Often Use College Students Enrolled in Introductory Psychology Courses