Which of the Following Would NOT Be Helpful in Reducing

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be helpful in reducing social desirability bias in participant responses?

• A) assuring participants of their anonymity
• B) assuring participants of their confidentiality
• C) informing participants there is no pressure or judgment
• D) informing participants how important the study is and what the researchers hopes to find

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Definitions:

Violent Television

Television programming that depicts scenes of physical or psychological harm or force intended to hurt or kill characters.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Participation

The action of taking part in an activity or event; involvement in a task or decision-making process.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy involving one or more therapists working with several individuals at the same time, encouraging interaction and support among participants.