The Primary Problem with Using a Pretest in an Experiment

question 6

Multiple Choice

The primary problem with using a pretest in an experiment is:

• A) The pretest may actually encourage participants to be dishonest during the experiment
• B) The pretest may sensitize participants and encourage them to act in a specific manner
• C) The pretest may bias the experimenter to expect a certain experimental outcome
• D) The pretest may lessen the impact of the experimental manipulation and delude the findings

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