Incorrect options on multiple-choice questions are referred to as:
A) stems.
B) distractors.
C) fakes.
D) placebos.
E) detractors.

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Incorrect options in multiple-choice questions are called distractors as they are meant to distract or mislead the test taker from the correct answer. Option A (stems) refers to the question or incomplete statement in a multiple-choice question, and options C, D, and E are not related to multiple-choice questions.

Incorrect Options on Multiple-Choice Questions Are Referred to As