According to research by Lord, Lepper, and Preston (1984), participants were less biased in their appraisal of the methodology of a scientific study when they were asked to
A) "Consider what would you conclude if the same study produced results on the other side of the issue."
B) "Consider how this issue ranks in the perspective of important issues, like your own life and death."
C) "Think about times when you have made foolish decisions in the past."
D) "Try to be as objective as possible."
Answer: A
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