Asked by Maricarmen Hernandez on Jul 20, 2024
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An experimenter announces, "This is an experiment on hypnosis." Although the experimenter does not actually hypnotize anyone, most of the participants behave the way they believe hypnotized people do. These results are an apparent example of the effects of
A) demand characteristics.
B) an illusory correlation.
C) random assignment.
D) experimenter bias.
Demand Characteristics
Cues in an experimental environment that signal to participants how they are expected to behave, which can influence the results of the experiment.
Illusory Correlation
The occurrence where one perceives connections among variables (commonly individuals, occurrences, or actions) despite the lack of any actual link.
Experimenter Bias
A process where the scientists conducting an experiment influence the outcome due to subjective expectations or preferences.
- Recognize and elucidate the notion of demand characteristics and methods to decrease their impact.
Verified Answer
DA
DeVante AbbottJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The participants' behavior in response to the experimenter's announcement suggests that they were responding to demand characteristics or cues in the experimental situation that led them to behave in a certain way, even though they were not actually hypnotized. Demand characteristics refer to any cues or subtle signals in an experiment that communicate to participants how they are expected to behave, which can influence their responses.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate the notion of demand characteristics and methods to decrease their impact.