Researchers are often not worried about obtaining random samples from the "general population" for their research because
A) random samples are too difficult to obtain.
B) populations are similar regardless of where they were obtained.
C) relationships between variables will change over time.
D) most psychological research is focused on studying the relationships between variables.

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Most psychological research prioritizes understanding how variables relate to one another rather than ensuring the sample perfectly represents the general population. This focus allows researchers to explore and theorize about causal relationships and correlations without the necessity of a random or perfectly representative sample.

Researchers Are Often Not Worried About Obtaining Random Samples from the "General