Question

In dr. suarez's social psychology lab, some college students taking part in the research suspect that interpersonal attraction processes are under study. this knowledge influences the way they interact with each other. in a play session during a child development study, dr. thomas' research assistants are more likely to unconsciously reinforce aggressive behavior among children who view a violent video clip than among children viewing a nonviolent clip. dr. suarez's research is susceptible to _____ expectations. dr. thomas' work is prone to _____.

Answer 1

Dr. Suarez's research is susceptible to "participant" expectations. Dr. Thomas' work is prone to "experimenter expectations".

Participant Expectations is the manner in which members may modify their conduct contingent upon the nature and plan of the research examination.  

Experimenter expectations can be a factor in experimenter bias. This happens when experimenters and trial therapists foresee that a specific finding will affirm their speculation and, for instance, misread instrumentation in a way that skews their discoveries.