In Many Psychological Experiments the Experimenter Will Take Elaborate Steps

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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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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Survey

A research method involving the collection of data from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.

Causal Connections

The relationship between causes and effects, where one event is understood to be the result of another.

Existing Theories

Refers to the set of established hypotheses and concepts that seek to explain or interpret aspects of reality.

Causal Connection

A relationship between two events where one event is understood to be a direct result of the other.