Alexandra Is Told That Research Supports the Value of Cosmetic

question 159

Multiple Choice

Alexandra is told that research supports the value of cosmetic surgery for boosting self-esteem.Belinda is told that the esteem-enhancing value of cosmetic surgery has been refuted by research.Both women consider the research findings to be common sense.This best illustrates the power of

• A) the placebo effect.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) random assignment.
• D) the double-blind procedure.

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