The Concept of the Individual as a Rational Being, Equal

question 39

Multiple Choice

The concept of the individual as a rational being, equal to all others, is a primary idea of:

• A) totalitarianism.
• B) democracy.
• C) authoritarian autocracy.
• D) autocracy.

Recognize how experimenter characteristics influence participant perceptions in experimental settings.

Differentiate between episodic and experiential knowledge and their use in psychological research.

Analyze the role of participant and investigator expectations in research outcomes.

Understand how demand characteristics and experimenter attributes can influence research results.

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