When Researchers Collect Data in a Study,if They Unconsciously Code

question 74

Multiple Choice

When researchers collect data in a study,if they unconsciously code a person's behavior to match their expectations,we say there is:

• A) a directionality problem
• B) an observer bias
• C) a sampling error
• D) reactivity

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that holds an exact copy of the visual information it receives for a very short period of time.

Nonsense Syllables

Meaningless sets of letters used in psychological experiments to study memory and learning processes.

Hermann Ebbinghaus

A German psychologist best known for his pioneering work on the study of memory, including the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Ebbinghaus' Retention Curve

A graphical representation of the decline in memory retention over time, illustrating that memories diminish if not rehearsed.