A two-alternative forced choice procedure minimizes:
A) the effects of expectations
B) the effects of the observer's criterion
C) both the effects of expectations and the effects of the observer's criterion
D) neither the effects of expectations nor the effects of the observer's criterion

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A two-alternative forced choice procedure presents the observer with two options and requires them to choose one, minimizing any effects of expectations that may influence their decision. Additionally, the procedure requires the observer to use a specific criterion to make their choice, minimizing any individual differences in decision-making processes. Therefore, the correct answer is C, both the effects of expectations and the effects of the observer's criterion are minimized with this procedure.

A Two-Alternative Forced Choice Procedure Minimizes