Question

A researcher is interested in whether or not Snapchat can be used to enhance dating relationships in adults. The researcher finds a sample of adults who have just entered a committed relationship and have never used Snapchat before. After two weeks the researcher compares the satisfaction in the Snapchat couples compared to a control group of adults who did not use Snapchat. The data suggest that Snapchat helps build more satisfying relationships. You read the study and wonder whether or not you would get the same results if people were already familiar with Snapchat. Your skepticism about the effectiveness of Snapchat shows that you are worried about

		counfounds due to age.
		weak effects.
		novelty effects.
		internal validity.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option C. Your skepticism about the effectiveness of Snapchat shows that you are worried about novelty effects. This effect occurs when a new piece of technology leads to an initial improvement in performance simply because of te user's interest.