Sometimes It Is Impossible to "Inform" the Participant Fully at the Beginning

question 54

Multiple Choice

Sometimes it is impossible to "inform" the participant fully at the beginning of an experiment because

• A) participants really don't want information
• B) disclosing all information about the experiment might influence participants' behavior and invalidate the experiment.
• C) participants cannot always guarantee their ability to come to all sessions of an experiment.
• D) the research design being used is too sophisticated for participants to understand.

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Definitions:

Recognition

The identification of something as already known or previously encountered, often used in the context of cognitive processes and memory.

Savings

Money that has been set aside for future use rather than being spent immediately, often put in a bank or invested for growth.

Memory

The mental function that enables individuals to retain, recall, and use past experiences or information.

Associative Cue

A stimulus or sign that is linked to and triggers the recall of information, memories, or responses.