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What is a cover story used for in experiments?
What is a cover story used for in experiments?
- To provide information about the true purpose of the study
- To induce stress in participants (correct)
- To select participants with specific traits or characteristics
- To ensure participants understand the experimental procedures
Which of the following is an example of experimenter bias?
Which of the following is an example of experimenter bias?
- Having participants complete a pretest before the experiment
- Providing more attention to participants in one experimental condition (correct)
- Using a cover story to induce stress in participants
- Allowing participants to self-select into different experimental conditions
How can experimenter personality influence participant performance?
How can experimenter personality influence participant performance?
- Experimenter personality has no impact on participant performance
- Hostile or authoritarian experimenters lead to better participant performance
- The impact of experimenter personality depends on the experimental condition
- Warm and friendly experimenters lead to better participant performance (correct)
What is the purpose of employing multiple experimenters in a study?
What is the purpose of employing multiple experimenters in a study?
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Which of the following is an example of a context variable?
Which of the following is an example of a context variable?
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How can allowing participants to self-select into different experimental conditions impact the study?
How can allowing participants to self-select into different experimental conditions impact the study?
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What is the potential consequence of selecting friends or acquaintances as participants in a study?
What is the potential consequence of selecting friends or acquaintances as participants in a study?
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What is a potential threat to internal validity related to experimental procedures?
What is a potential threat to internal validity related to experimental procedures?
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Which of the following is a potential threat to external validity?
Which of the following is a potential threat to external validity?
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What is the purpose of using a pretest in an experiment?
What is the purpose of using a pretest in an experiment?
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