Which of the following procedures would be most effective for reducing the impact of demand characteristics?
A) satisfy subjects' suspicions about the experiment by providing a good cover story
B) randomly assign subjects to experimental conditions
C) match subjects on relevant characteristics
D) debrief subjects thoroughly at the end of the experiment
E) tell subjects that their performance as subjects will be evaluated

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Providing a good cover story can effectively reduce demand characteristics by preventing participants from guessing the true purpose of the experiment, thus minimizing their ability to alter their behavior based on perceived expectations.

Which of the Following Procedures Would Be Most Effective for Reducing