How Does a Researcher Reduce the Effects of Demand Characteristics?​

question 125

Multiple Choice

How does a researcher reduce the effects of demand characteristics?​

• A)Discard data from anyone whose results are far from the mean.
• B)​Conceal the purpose of the experiment from the participants.
• C)​Allow participants to decide whether to be in the experimental or control group.
• D)Keep informing the participants how well they are doing while the study is in progress.

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Definitions:

Work Environments

The physical and social conditions in which employees perform their jobs, including office layout, culture, and safety.

Person's Feelings

The emotional states or responses that an individual experiences, which can influence their thoughts and behavior.

Emotional Labor

A situation in which a person displays organizationally desired emotions in a job.

Organizationally Desired Emotions

Emotions that an organization encourages its members to display, often to foster a positive image or satisfy relational aspects of work.