Which Statement Is an Example of a Demand Characteristic in Everyday

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of a demand characteristic in everyday life?

• A)Laura enjoys reading tabloids in her free time.
• B)Mark acts more polite than normal while on a date.
• C)Seth buys a certain brand of candy because it appears that there are only a few left.
• D)Lacey speeds so that she won't be late to her next class.

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Definitions:

Achieving Perfection

The pursuit of flawlessness in various aspects of life, often considered an impossible or idealistic goal.

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Original Sin

A doctrine in Christianity that suggests all humans inherit a sinful nature due to the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Alexis de Tocqueville

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