An Experimenter Who Has Falsely Told Participants They Are Taking

question 78

True/False

An experimenter who has falsely told participants they are taking part in a study about food preferences when the study is really concerned with eating disorders has utilized deception.

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Definitions:

Antagonistic

Characterized by opposition or hostility towards others, often resulting in conflict or resistance.

Acquiescent

Willing to accept or agree to something without protest or objection.

Ruthless

Showing no pity or compassion for others; harsh or merciless in pursuit of goals, often at the expense of others.

Agreeableness Dimension

A personality trait dimension characterized by qualities such as altruism, trust, kindness, affection, and other prosocial behaviors, used in psychological assessments to describe interpersonal tendencies.