Define Observer Bias and Describe the Best Way to Reduce

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Essay

Define observer bias and describe the best way to reduce this problem in a research study.

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Definitions:

Sexual Orientation

An enduring sexual attraction toward members of one’s own sex (homosexual orientation), the other sex (heterosexual orientation), or both sexes (bisexual orientation).

Perceptual Set

A psychological mechanism that affects how we perceive stimuli; it is influenced by expectations, context, emotions, and culture.

Positive First Impression

The initial favorable perception or judgment formed about someone at the beginning of a social interaction.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey an individual's emotional state, intentions, or social communications.