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What Are Demand Characteristics and Why Are They a Concern

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What are demand characteristics and why are they a concern for researchers? Discuss four ways of reducing demand characteristics.


Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings from high (mania or hypomania) to low (depression).

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Atypical Antipsychotics

A class of medication used to treat psychiatric conditions, known for having a lower risk of certain side effects compared to earlier antipsychotic drugs.

Classic Antipsychotics

A group of older antipsychotic drugs primarily used to treat symptoms of psychosis, such as in schizophrenia, by blocking dopamine receptors.

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