Cues in the Experiment That Tell the Participant How They

question 97

Multiple Choice

Cues in the experiment that tell the participant how they are expected to behave are

• A) confounds.
• B) experimenter biases.
• C) demand characteristics.
• D) social desirability cues.

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Definitions:

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory that suggests deviance and crime arise from the gap between culturally prescribed aspirations and the socially structured avenues for achieving those goals.

Lower Classes

A term referring to the economic and social stratum of society that possesses the least wealth, power, and social status.

Robert Agnew

An American criminologist known for the development of the General Strain Theory, which suggests that individuals who experience strain or stress are more likely to commit crimes.

Positively Valued Stimuli

Stimuli that are perceived as desirable or beneficial, evoking positive responses from individuals.