Double-Blinding in Experiments Is Important So That

question 57

Multiple Choice

Double-blinding in experiments is important so that
I. The evaluators do not know which treatment group the participants are in.
II. The participants do not know which treatment group they are in. III. No one knows which treatment any of the participants are getting.

• A) III only
• B) I, II,and III
• C) I only
• D) I and II
• E) II only

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Feature Detection

The process by which the brain identifies specific elements of visuals, such as lines, edges, or movements, to interpret what is seen.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment.

Selective Attention

The focusing of attention on selected aspects of the environment and the blocking out of others.