According to research by Lord,Lepper,and Preston (1984),participants were less biased in their appraisal of the methodology of a scientific study when they were asked to
A) "Consider what would you conclude if the same study produced results on the other side of the issue."
B) "Consider how this issue ranks in the perspective of important issues, like your own life and death."
C) "Think about times when you have made foolish decisions in the past."
D) "Try to be as objective as possible."

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Asking participants to consider what they would conclude if the same study produced results on the other side of the issue promotes perspective-taking and reduces bias in their appraisal of the methodology. This technique is called considering the opposite or considering counterfactuals. Options B and C are irrelevant to reducing bias, while option D is vague and does not provide specific guidance for reducing bias.

According to Research by Lord,Lepper,and Preston (1984),participants Were Less Biased