In Many Psychological Experiments the Experimenter Will Take Elaborate Steps

question 220

Multiple Choice

In many psychological experiments the experimenter will take elaborate steps to conceal the purpose of the experiment from the participants. The purpose of concealing this information is

• A) to make the study more ethical.
• B) to eliminate demand characteristics.
• C) to save time.
• D) to eliminate illusory correlations.

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