Max heard about a study in class where researchers reduced the number of pieces of candy taken by trick-or-treaters by placing a mirror behind the bowl of candy. In order to demonstrate the generality of this finding, Max is now running a study where he is testing the effect of a mirror placed behind a trash can on the number of recyclable items placed in the trash receptacle. Max's study is an example of:
A) Direct replication
B) Systematic replication
C) A reversal design
D) Statistical groups design

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Max's study is an example of systematic replication because he is applying the concept from the original study (the influence of a mirror on behavior) to a different context (recyclable items and trash receptacles) to test the generality of the finding. This differs from direct replication, which would involve repeating the original study as closely as possible.

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