In an Experiment in Which Participants Have Been Asked to Think

question 37

Multiple Choice

In an experiment in which participants have been asked to think about their failures, the experimenter asks them to think about their successes before they leave. This is an example of which of the following?

• A) Suspicion check
• B) Post-experimental interview
• C) Process debriefing
• D) Significance test

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