Which of the Following Is a Drawback to Using Deception

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback to using deception to control demand characteristics?

• A) Deception creates excessive yea-saying in participants.
• B) Participants might guess erroneously about the true purpose of the experiment, thus creating demand characteristics created by the deception.
• C) Experimenter expectancies make the deception ineffective.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Framing Effects

Framing effects are cognitive biases where an individual's choice is influenced by the way information is presented, rather than just the information itself.

System 1

An automatic, fast, and often unconscious way of thinking, as described in dual-process theories of cognition.

Framing Effects

The influence on decision-making and judgment caused by the way information is presented, where different phrasing, presentation, or context can significantly alter individuals' choices.

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions but negative outcomes to external factors.