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meagbuch

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Multiple observers should be used in psychology when
 
  A) observations are not completely subjective.
  B) there are questions about objectivity in making observations.
  C) it is thought that one observer is sufficient.
  D) the measure is unreliable.

Question 2

A researcher wants to do a study of pretest anxiety.
 
  He devises two possible ways of measuring pretest anxiety: (1) attaching electrodes to the palm and measuring the amount of sweat produced; (2) having observers rate participants on how anxious they look. Which of the following is true?
 
  A) Both are subjective measures.
  B) Both are objective measures.
  C) 1 is objective; 2 is subjective.
  D) 1 is subjective; 2 is objective.


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voltaire123

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Reply #1 on: Aug 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Aug 4, 2018
Gracias!

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