In an Anecdote Presented in the Textbook,Hugo Munsterberg,a Leading Psychologist

question 114

Multiple Choice

In an anecdote presented in the textbook,Hugo Munsterberg,a leading psychologist around the beginning of the 20th century,describes the various reported reactions to a speech he gave on peace.What did the reactions illustrate?

• A)the potential effect of observer bias.
• B)the rationale for the use of operational definitions.
• C)how Munsterberg created the concept of the scientific method.
• D)the importance of the within-subjects design.

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