The "Bogus Pipeline" Technique Is Designed to

question 82

Multiple Choice

The "bogus pipeline" technique is designed to

• A) help people identify what their true attitudes are.
• B) encourage people to give truthful answers instead of giving socially desirable answers.
• C) collect physiological data that can be used in addition to self-reported attitude data.
• D) create situations in which people will be exposed to cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic

The speed with which the body expends energy to support essential activities like breathing and maintaining body temperature when not active.

Arousal Theory

A theory suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, which varies by individual.

Experimental Maze

A controlled setup used in research to study spatial learning and memory, typically involving the navigation of subjects through a labyrinth.

Self-transcendence Needs

Self-transcendence needs are the highest level on Maslow's hierarchy, involving the pursuit of achieving one’s full potential and finding meaning beyond one’s self.