An introductory statement or preamble to a potentially embarrassing question that reduces a respondent's reluctance to answer by suggesting that certain behavior is not unusual is called a:
A)filter question
B)lead-in statement
C)split-ballot question
D)counterbiasing statement

Question

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A counterbiasing statement is used to reduce a respondent's reluctance to answer a potentially embarrassing question by normalizing the behavior, suggesting that it is not unusual.

An Introductory Statement or Preamble to a Potentially Embarrassing Question