A distracter in a multiple-choice item refers to which of the following?
A)an alternative that is plausible yet clearly incorrect
B)alternatives that may be correct under certain circumstances
C)negatively stated alternatives
D)any alternative that diverts the reader's attention away from the item stem

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A distracter is an alternative that is plausible yet clearly incorrect, designed to mislead or distract the test-taker from the correct answer.

A Distracter in a Multiple-Choice Item Refers to Which of the Following