'Some people have the time to brush three times daily; others do not. How often did you brush your teeth yesterday?' The statement that precedes the question is known as a(n):
A) filtering statement.
B) counterbiasing statement.
C) double-barrelled statement.
D) anchoring statement.

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The statement is a counterbiasing statement because it is designed to neutralize potential bias by acknowledging different habits or circumstances before asking the question. This can help the respondent answer more honestly by reducing the pressure to conform to a perceived correct behavior.

'Some People Have the Time to Brush Three Times Daily;