In a Field Experiment to Observe Altruistic Behavior,an Observer Records

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a field experiment to observe altruistic behavior,an observer records the number of people who stopped to hold the door for a student on crutches.She reports that seven people volunteered to assist the young man,when in fact there were only five.She has made an error called ______.

• A)overgeneralization
• B)selective observation
• C)illogical reasoning
• D)inaccurate observation

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