The "third-person technique" is useful for:
A) reducing fatigue by bringing in another interviewer
B) reducing falsehoods and nonresponse
C) reducing leading questions because a third party is listening
D) reducing fieldworker cheating by having a third party witness the interviews
E) None of the above; there is no such "technique."

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The third-person technique involves asking questions about a third party instead of directly asking the respondent. This can reduce the likelihood of the respondent giving false or socially desirable answers, as they may feel more comfortable talking about someone else rather than themselves. It can also reduce nonresponse, as respondents may feel more willingness to answer questions about a third party than about themselves.

The "Third-Person Technique" Is Useful For