How Will Participants Change Their Normal Behavior If They Respond

question 5

Multiple Choice

How will participants change their normal behavior if they respond to demand characteristics by adopting "the good subject role?"

• A) They will attempt to produce the data that they think you want.
• B) They will attempt to make themselves appear better than they really are.
• C) They will attempt to work against what they think is the research hypothesis.
• D) They will follow instructions without acting on their suspicions about the study.

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Definitions:

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence and community.

Conformity

The act of aligning one's beliefs or behaviors with those of a group, often due to perceived social pressure or the desire for acceptance.

Group Cohesion

The degree to which members of a group are drawn together and feel loyalty and togetherness.

Conformity

Adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others, often as a result of real or imagined group pressure.