When naturalistic observation is not possible,which step can psychologists take to avoid demand characteristics?
A)using cover stories to hide the true purpose of the study
B)using the matched pairs technique to introduce an additional variable to the study
C)using direct replication to carry out the same study with varying samples
D)using random selection to ensure a representative sample

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using cover stories helps to prevent participants from altering their behavior due to the knowledge of being observed in a study. This helps avoid demand characteristics, where participants modify their behavior to match what they perceive to be the expectations of the study. The other options do not directly address the issue of demand characteristics.

When Naturalistic Observation Is Not Possible,which Step Can Psychologists Take