When Naturalistic Observation Is Not Possible,which Step Can Psychologists Take

question 10

Multiple Choice

When naturalistic observation is not possible,which step can psychologists take to avoid demand characteristics?

• A)using cover stories to hide the true purpose of the study
• B)using the matched pairs technique to introduce an additional variable to the study
• C)using direct replication to carry out the same study with varying samples
• D)using random selection to ensure a representative sample

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Definitions:

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that categorizes and defines mental disorders.

Overdiagnosis

The diagnosis of a condition or disease more often than it is actually present, leading to unnecessary treatment or intervention.

Diagnostic Labels

Terms used in healthcare and psychology to classify and describe a set of symptoms that are recognized as a particular disorder or disease.

Objectivity

The quality of being unbiased, unprejudiced, and impartial in observation or judgment.