In an Experiment, Lee Ross Set Up a Simulated Quiz

question 30

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, Lee Ross set up a simulated quiz game. He randomly assigned some Stanford University students to play the role of questioner, some to play the role of contestant, and others to observe. Results indicated that

• A) both contestants and observers thought the questioners were more knowledgeable than the contestants.
• B) both contestants and observers thought the contestants were more knowledgeable than the questioners.
• C) observers thought the questioners were more knowledgeable, but contestants attributed the outcomes to the situation.
• D) questioners thought themselves more knowledgeable, but contestants attributed the outcomes to the situation.

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