In psychology, the word "accomplice" is used to refer to ____.
A)a research assistant who poses as a participant during the course of a research study in order to help create a certain situation
B)a research participant who is purposely disruptive during a study
C)a statistician or data analyst
D)a regular research participant

Question

In psychology, the word "accomplice" is used to refer to ____.
A)a research assistant who poses as a participant during the course of a research study in order to help create a certain situation
B)a research participant who is purposely disruptive during a study
C)a statistician or data analyst
D)a regular  research participant

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An accomplice in psychology, often referred to as a confederate, is someone who is in on the experiment and acts as a participant but is actually working with the researchers to manipulate the situation or observe behaviors.

In Psychology, the Word "Accomplice" Is Used to Refer to ____