Question

researchers need to consider the importance of setting and memory cues, important factors in ______ when measuring memory.
○ ecological validity
○ innate ability
○ senescence
○ explicit bias

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Ecological validity: Refers to how well a study's findings generalize to real - world settings. Setting and memory cues are real - world factors that affect memory measurement, so they relate to ecological validity.
• Innate ability: Refers to natural, in - born capabilities. Setting and memory cues are not about in - born abilities.
• Senescence: Is the process of aging. Setting and memory cues have nothing to do with aging.
• Explicit bias: Involves conscious prejudices. Setting and memory cues are not related to bias.

Answer:

A. ecological validity