One way to prevent self-fulfilling prophecies from affecting research results is to use a __________.
A) random sample
B) convenience sample
C) correlational design
D) double-blind procedure
E) None of the above

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A double-blind procedure prevents self-fulfilling prophecies by ensuring that neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, thus reducing bias and expectations affecting the results.

One Way to Prevent Self-Fulfilling Prophecies from Affecting Research Results