As the deadline for this thesis approaches, Patrick desperately recruits anyone he can find to participate in his study. His study is on self-esteem and requires participants to complete a self-esteem questionnaire. Each time a new participant enrolls Patrick enthusiastically greets them at the start of their session and repeatedly tells them how wonderful they are for giving up their time to participate. What effect is this greeting likely to have on their responses?
A. People will report more favorable views of themselves on the assessment.
B. People will feel more self-conscious when completing the assessment.
C. People will focus more on their interpersonal self for the assessment.
D. People will answer the questionnaire with a greater sense of self-awareness.
Answer: A
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