Participants in an Experiment Figure Out That the Study Is

question 89

Multiple Choice

Participants in an experiment figure out that the study is about helping behavior, but they can't figure out which group they are in. The demand characteristics in this study are operating as ________ variables.

• A) nuisance
• B) extraneous
• C) independent
• D) dependent

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Definitions:

Mildly Confused

A state of being where an individual has slight difficulty with understanding, decision making, or memory.

Combative

Showing readiness or eagerness to fight or argue; confrontational.

Client-Centered Evaluation

An evaluation method focusing on the client's needs, preferences, and perspectives as central to the assessment process.

Intermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady, often used to describe symptoms or occurrences that start and stop over a period of time.