Eddie Is Using a Behavioral Measure to Assess Participants' Responses

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Essay

Eddie is using a behavioral measure to assess participants' responses to reactance. He believes that when participants are told that they cannot do something, then they will respond by engaging in the forbidden behavior. In his study, Eddie is using behavioral observation to measure reactance. How can he minimize the possibility of observer bias in his results?

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Definitions:

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Critical Evaluator

Someone skilled in assessing situations, ideas, or projects thoroughly and objectively to judge their worth or significance.

Non-directive Stance

A non-directive stance denotes an approach, especially in counseling or leadership, where guidance is provided without dictating a specific course of action, encouraging independence in decision-making.