The Fact That Many Times Researchers Unintentionally Influence the Outcome

question 133

Multiple Choice

The fact that many times researchers unintentionally influence the outcome of their studies implies the existence of

• A) experimenter bias.
• B) a placebo effect.
• C) sampling bias.
• D) social desirability.

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Definitions:

Creative Thought

The process of generating new, original, and innovative ideas or concepts.

Preconceived Perceptions

Opinions or attitudes formed in advance without adequate information or experience.

Support Life

Activities or systems that provide essential assistance or enable living organisms to maintain health, well-being, and functionality.

All-or-Nothing Thinker

A cognitive distortion where individuals see situations as either completely perfect or a complete failure, with no middle ground.