Which of the Following Is True of Instrumentation Threats

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of instrumentation threats?

• A)They are the same as testing threats.
• B)They occur only when using mechanical instruments (e.g., blood pressure cuffs, scales).
• C)They can be avoided with counterbalancing.
• D)They are only problematic in observational research.

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Definitions:

Binocular Depth Cues

Visual information taken in by two eyes that enable us to estimate the depth or distance of an object.

Visual Illusions

Optical phenomena where the observed image differs significantly from the actual object, leading to misinterpretation of its true nature.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or ideas; in psychology, it often relates to how close two or more stimuli are to each other and how this influences perception and relationships.

Linear Perspective

A technique in drawing and painting that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface, representing objects smaller as their distance from the observer increases.