Tanya was told that she was participating in a study about coupon use at a local supermarket. In reality, her implicit attitudes regarding gender were being studied. This is an example of:
A) blind observation.
B) reactivity.
C) deception.
D) nonconcealment.

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This is an example of deception because Tanya was misled about the true purpose of the study, believing it was about coupon use when it was actually about her implicit attitudes regarding gender.

Tanya Was Told That She Was Participating in a Study