The features of a research situation that lead people to behave differently than they ordinarily would are called _____
a. confederate safeguards c. ethical dilemmas
b. research demands d. demand characteristics
D
Most participants want to help the researcher. If they think they know what the experiment is about because of things that happen during their participation (demand characteristics) they may behave differently than they would otherwise (in an effort to help the researcher).
You might also like to view...
Larger animal species need more sleep than smaller species
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In terms of its antecedent influences, cognitive psychology represents a return to ____.?
a. ?the early attempts at a science of the mind and consciousness b. ?the type of speculations engaged in by philosophers c. ?introspection d. ?the active role of the perceiver e. ?All of the choices are correct.
Dyseidetic dyslexics have the most difficulty with ____
a. recognizing whole words b. hearing words c. guessing word meaning based on context d. sounding out words
According to Erikson, the principal function of the ego is to
A. keep unacceptable material out of awareness. B. establish and maintain a sense of identity. C. guide the development of personality through the stages of development. D. balance the needs of the individual against the needs of society.