If You Posted an Advertisement for Your Research Study on Marriage

question 42

Multiple Choice

If you posted an advertisement for your research study on marriage on the Internet and the couples who responded were more likely to be happy than the general public,this would be an example of:

• A) experimenter bias.
• B) volunteer bias.
• C) research bias.
• D) social desirability bias.

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Definitions:

Caution

The practice of avoiding potential dangers or mistakes by taking careful measures or considering possible consequences.

Neuroticism

A personality trait associated with experiencing negative emotions like anxiety, depression, and anger more frequently and intensely.

Emotional Events

Occurrences that trigger strong emotional responses, potentially leading to significant psychological effects and behaviors.

Psychoticism

A personality trait or condition marked by a tendency towards aggression, impulsivity, and a detached relationship with reality.