One Shortcoming of Laboratory Observation Is That

question 219

Multiple Choice

One shortcoming of laboratory observation is that:

• A)the presence of researchers and special equipment may cause subjects to act differently than they would in their natural surroundings.
• B)the results often are inaccurate because many people have a distorted view of their own abilities and traits.
• C)some subjects are given detailed instructions about how to behave whereas others receive only vague instructions.
• D)teachers and parents do not usually question the results from a laboratory observation since the results are summarized in a single,precise-sounding number.

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