Participants taking on the negativistic subject role ____.
A) are concerned that their performance in the study will be used to evaluate them
B) try to act in a manner such that their data are in contrast to the hypothesis
C) try to act in a manner such that their data are consistent with the hypothesis
D) try to avoid acting on the basis of their suspicions

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Participants taking on the negativistic subject role try to act in a manner such that their data are in contrast to the hypothesis. This is because they are distrustful of the study's motives and purpose, and try to subvert it. They may also be concerned that their performance in the study will be used to evaluate them, but this is not the central motivation for their behavior. They are not interested in acting in a manner that is consistent with the hypothesis, as this goes against their desire to disrupt the study. They may act on the basis of their suspicions, rather than trying to avoid them.

Participants Taking on the Negativistic Subject Role ____