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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
In psychology, subjects refer to the individuals participating in research studies. They can be volunteers from the general population or specific groups chosen for particular characteristics.
A subset of individuals from a larger population chosen in such a way that each member has an equal chance of being included, ensuring representativeness.