In a 1978 Study Conducted by Synder and Swan,participants Were

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a 1978 study conducted by Synder and Swan,participants were told they would interview either an introvert or an extrovert in order to get to know them better.They were asked to select questions from an existing list.Synder and Swan found that participants tended to select questions that supported their preconceived notion of the target's personality.This strategy of asking questions that supported their beliefs is known as _________.

• A) negative hypothesis testing
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy
• C) confirmatory hypothesis testing
• D) affirmative hypothesis testing

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Definitions:

Additional Sums

Extra amounts of money required or due on top of the originally agreed upon or standard payment.

Duress

A situation in which a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressure against the person.

Unduly Influenced

When a person is unfairly persuaded by another, often in a manner that compromises their ability to make free and informed decisions.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

The act of intentionally deceiving another party with false statements or representations that lead to harm or loss.