An important reason NOT to use the strongest manipulation possible is that it may
A) result in nonsignificant findings.
B) cause a ceiling effect.
C) create a situation grossly different from a real world situation.
D) invalidate previous research already published in scientific journals.

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Using the strongest manipulation possible may create a situation that is so extreme or different from a real-world scenario that it may not accurately reflect how people behave in everyday life. This could limit the generalizability and ecological validity of the study's findings.

An Important Reason NOT to Use the Strongest Manipulation Possible