Experimenter Bias Occurs When

question 188

Multiple Choice

Experimenter bias occurs when

• A) experimenters explicitly instruct the subjects to behave in a way that will be consistent with the hypothesis.
• B) experimenters desire to make a favorable impression on their subjects.
• C) experimenters' beliefs in their own hypotheses affect either the subjects' behaviour or their observations of the subjects.
• D) experimenters conduct their studies in a completely objective manner.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cells

Defense cells in the immune system tasked with safeguarding the body against infections and foreign entities.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage in the upper left part of the abdomen, involved in filtering blood, recycling red blood cells, and immune response.

Palatine Tonsils

A pair of soft tissue masses located at the rear of the throat, which are part of the immune system and help to defend the body from infection.

Thymus Gland

An organ in the upper chest that develops T-cells for the immune system; it gradually shrinks after puberty.