A Test Uses Several Questions That Are Worded in Such

question 104

Multiple Choice

A test uses several questions that are worded in such a way that one answer is obviously correct. Because of this, __________ may affect the results of the study.

• A) demand characteristics
• B) placebo effects
• C) sampling bias
• D) confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Harm Control

A strategy or set of strategies aimed at reducing the negative effects of hazardous substances or behaviors on individuals and communities.

Drug Abuse

The misuse of legal or illegal substances with the intention of creating pleasurable effects or escaping reality, potentially leading to dependence and harmful consequences.

Sedatives

Drugs that induce relaxation and sometimes intoxication by lowering the activity of the brain, the neurons, the muscles, the heart, and even by slowing the metabolic rate.

Barbiturates

Sedative and hypnotic drugs derived from barbituric acid that are used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizure disorders, but are associated with high risk of dependence.