"Someone Who Works for the Experimenter and Acts in a Certain

question 122

Multiple Choice

"Someone who works for the experimenter and acts in a certain predetermined way.Normally he or she pretends to be a genuine research participant, so their use involves deception." What construct is this a glossary definition of?

• A)An experimenter.
• B)A critical friend.
• C)A confederate.
• D)A research assistant.
• E)A research associate.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A psychological theory that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

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A surgical instrument with a cylindrical blade used to remove a circular section of bone, often from the skull.

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The earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the use of stone tools.