People Who Participate in an Experiment, Whose Reactions or Responses

question 36

Multiple Choice

People who participate in an experiment, whose reactions or responses are observed as part of the experiment, usually to test the validity of a hypothesis, are called ________.

• A) stooges
• B) partners
• C) participants
• D) assistants

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Definitions:

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving and creativity.

Anchoring

A cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered when making decisions (the "anchor").

Adjustment Heuristic

A mental shortcut used to make decisions or judgments based on how easily an example, instance, or case comes to mind.

Framing Effect

The influence of context or wording on people's decisions and judgments.