Which of the following CANNOT be used to verify the accuracy of verbal reports in a perception experiment?
A) reaction time
B) measuring objective responses that depend on accurate perception of the stimulus
C) using objectively verifiable stimuli (e.g., strings of letters presented on a tachistoscope)
D) confidence ratings made by the observers

Question

Which of the following CANNOT be used to verify the accuracy of verbal reports in a perception experiment? 
A) reaction time
B) measuring objective responses that depend on accurate perception of the stimulus
C) using objectively verifiable stimuli (e.g., strings of letters presented on a tachistoscope)
D) confidence ratings made by the observers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Confidence ratings made by the observers are subjective measures of how confident participants feel about their responses or perceptions, not objective measures to verify the accuracy of verbal reports. Objective verification requires measures that can be independently observed or quantified, such as reaction times, objective responses, or the use of verifiable stimuli.

Which of the Following CANNOT Be Used to Verify the Accuracy