How Can Expectancy Effects Be Reduced

question 64

Multiple Choice

How can expectancy effects be reduced?

• A)By using experimenters who are aware of the hypothesis being investigated
• B)By running participants in all groups one-by-one
• C)By using a double-blind experiment
• D)By avoiding the use of balanced placebo design

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