Following Their First Experiment,the Authors of the Featured Study in the Text

question 17

Multiple Choice

Following their first experiment,the authors of the Featured Study in the text conducted additional research to be sure that ____________ did not account for their initial findings.

• A) placebo effects
• B) dependent variables
• C) deception by participants
• D) experimenter bias

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Definitions:

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; vagueness or uncertainty of meaning.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy that addresses the main point or request after providing background information, often used to soften negative news or requests.

Skeptical

Having an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object.

Hostile

Exhibiting or characterized by antagonism or opposition, often creating a challenging or unfriendly environment.