Problems With Experiments

Question 1

What is demand characteristics

Answer 1

A cue that makes pps unconsciously aware of the aims of the study
-leads to change of behaviour

Question 2

What is investigator effects

Answer 2

Any unwanted influence from the researchers behaviour that affects the DV and pps performance

Question 3

How can the researcher deal with demand characteristics

Answer 3

Single blind design-pps not aware of the researchers aim and condition of the experiment they’re receiving
Double blind design- pps and person conducting the experiment are blind to the aims and hypothesis
Experimental realism-experimental task is engaging so pps pays attention to the task not what the fact they’re being observed