The "Bogus Pipeline" Technique Is Designed to

question 71

Multiple Choice

The "bogus pipeline" technique is designed to

• A) help people identify what their true attitudes are.
• B) encourage people to give truthful answers instead of giving socially desirable answers.
• C) determine which people are the most prejudiced.
• D) create situations in which people will be exposed to cognitive dissonance.

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