Joel argues that the use of confederates provides for real interactions that emulate the types of reactions that occur in real life.Dale argues that the use of confederates simply makes an experiment more involving for the participant.Which of the following about Joel's and Dale's beliefs is most likely?
A) Joel and Dale both believe that confederates increase mundane realism.
B) Joel and Dale both believe that confederates increase experimental realism.
C) Joel believes that confederates increase mundane realism;Dale believes that confederates increase experimental realism.
D) Joel believes that confederates increase experimental realism;Dale believes that confederates increase mundane realism.

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Joel's argument focuses on the realism of the interactions, suggesting an increase in mundane realism, which refers to how experimentally manipulated situations mirror real-world settings. Dale's argument, focusing on participant involvement, suggests an increase in experimental realism, which is about the degree to which an experiment absorbs and involves its participants.

Joel Argues That the Use of Confederates Provides for Real