10) One important disadvantage of research conducted in a laboratory is that:
A) Variables are strictly operationalised and controlled
B) Participants' behaviour might be affected by the strangeness and artificiality of the environment
C) Cause and effect cannot be isolated
D) Expensive equipment must be used

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Participants in laboratory research may feel uncomfortable or self-conscious in the artificial environment, leading to atypical behavior that may not accurately represent their natural behavior in real-life situations.

10) One Important Disadvantage of Research Conducted in a Laboratory