The phenomenon of experimenter bias shows that psychologists
A) may seek out information that supports their theoretical preferences.
B) must work with subjects who are eager to confirm the beliefs of the researcher.
C) are drawn to any theory that has received strong research support.
D) use statistical procedures that overestimate positive results.

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Experimenter bias refers to the tendency of psychologists to seek out information or interpret data in a way that supports their theoretical preferences or hypotheses. This can lead to a confirmation bias, where researchers may only see or analyze data that confirms their beliefs, and ignore contradictory evidence.

The Phenomenon of Experimenter Bias Shows That Psychologists