In a classic experiment, psychology students were assigned to work either with "bright" rats or with "dull" rats, described as such by the experimenter. In one task involving maze-running speed, students working with "bright" rats were more likely to stop timing early, as soon as the rat approached the goal box. This unintentional measurement error illustrates how:
A) expectations can influence observations.
B) observations can influence measurement.
C) expectations can influence reality.
D) observations can influence reality.
A) expectations can influence observations.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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