A researcher who believes in a certain theory may unintentionally record behaviors that provide support for the theory. This effect is called

a. observer bias.
b. observer drift.
c. behavioral checking.
d. theoretical reactivity.


a

Psychology

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a. calming offspring and bonding with others. b. trying to avoid the situation causing the stress. c. becoming sexually aroused. d. all of these answers are correct

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