Closed Questions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Closed questions

• A)usually begin with "Who" "What" "Where" When" or "Why"
• B)encourage clients to give detailed answers
• C)can be answered with a yes or no
• D)manipulate clients to give the correct answer
• E)should not be used in counselling

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Definitions:

Confederate

In psychological research, a person who pretends to be a participant but in fact is part of the research team, used to manipulate social interactions as part of the experiment.

Mediator

A variable that explains the mechanism through which an independent variable influences a dependent variable in a study.

Arbitrator

An arbitrator is a neutral third party chosen to resolve disputes between parties outside of court, giving a decision that is usually binding.

Event Manipulations

Techniques used to alter events or experiences in an experimental setting in order to examine their effects on the outcome.