In an Effort to Prevent Participants in an Experiment from Trying

question 133

Multiple Choice

In an effort to prevent participants in an experiment from trying to confirm the researchers' predictions, psychologists sometimes

• A) obtain written promises from participants to respond honestly.
• B) treat information about individual participants confidentially.
• C) deceive participants about the true purpose of an experiment.
• D) allow people to decide for themselves whether they want to participate in an

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Definitions:

Respirations

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the body, particularly oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion.

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase in breathing followed by a decrease and a period of apnea, commonly seen in heart failure and neurological diseases.

Tailor Position

A sitting position where the legs are crossed and spread apart, resembling the traditional posture of a tailor. It is often recommended during pregnancy.

Cremasteric Reflex

A reflexive contraction of the cremaster muscle, that elevates the testis in response to touch.