Autonomy and informed consent may reduce the external validity of a research study because
A) participants are likely to be deceived.
B) participants will commonly be undergraduate psychology students.
C) participants typically volunteer to take part in the research study.
D) these principles reduce the probability that women will take part in research studies.

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Autonomy and informed consent may lead to a self-selection bias, as individuals who volunteer might have different characteristics or motivations compared to the general population, potentially reducing the external validity of the study.

Autonomy and Informed Consent May Reduce the External Validity of a Research