To Guard Against Participant Expectations Biasing the Results of an Experiment

question 64

Multiple Choice

To guard against participant expectations biasing the results of an experiment, the experimenter may:

• A) disclose to participants how earlier participants tested.
• B) explain to the participants what the desired outcome should be.
• C) try to disguise the true purpose of the experiment.
• D) allow the participants to interact with people who have already been part of the experiment.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality

A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy toward others.

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Self-Esteem

The perception and evaluation of one's own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions about oneself.

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