A psychologist uses the double-blind technique in her research design. She is trying to avoid:
A. experimenters' and subjects' expectations from affecting the study
B. self-reinforcement
C. a biased sample
D. self-selection bias
Answer: A
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a. social nonconformity b. statistical abnormality c. cultural abnormality d. subjective discomfort
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a. caboose. c. train wheels. b. train whistle. d. entire train.
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A. the police officer who arrested the defendant B. a forensic expert C. the presiding judge D. All of these are correct.