In the context of experimental research, a confederate is
A)an accomplice of the researcher who poses as another participant.
B)an independent variable that is measured rather than manipulated.
C)a cue that indicates to participants how they should respond.
D)a confounding variable that differs between experimental conditions.

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A confederate in experimental research is indeed an accomplice of the researcher who poses as another participant, often used to manipulate social interactions or conditions without the real participants' awareness.

In the Context of Experimental Research, a Confederate Is