In the context of conducting psychological research, control procedures are intended to
a. increase the likelihood that the experimenter's hypothesis will be supported.
b. hold constant variables and conditions other than those related to the hypothesis.
c. encourage participants to respond in a manner consistent with their own expectations.
d. ensure that participants are affected equally by both independent and dependent variables.
Answer: b. hold constant variables and conditions other than those related to the hypothesis.
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