A Researcher Gives Half the Members of a Group a True

question 288

Multiple Choice

A researcher gives half the members of a group a true psychological finding and the other half an opposite result.Both groups believe the given finding is common sense.This is an easy way to demonstrate the impact of

• A)the placebo effect.
• B)confounding variables.
• C)hindsight bias.
• D)the double-blind procedure.

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Definitions:

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that organizes and interprets information in the world around us.

Graduate Students

Individuals engaged in advanced studies beyond the undergraduate level, often pursuing a master's or doctoral degree.

General Sense

A colloquial term referring to a basic or common understanding or perception shared among a group.

Priming

The process by which exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.