Hastorf and Cantril (1954)found that Princeton students identified twice as many Dartmouth violations as Dartmouth students did when each watched the game.This emphasizes

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The study by Hastorf and Cantril (1954) showed that the Princeton students identified twice as many Dartmouth violations as Dartmouth students did, indicating that humans tend to prejudge reality based on expectations. This phenomenon is known as confirmation bias, where people interpret information in a way that supports their preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option D, claiming that humans are objective when watching sports, is incorrect, as the study suggests the opposite. Options B and C are not supported by the study and are therefore incorrect.

Hastorf and Cantril (1954)found That Princeton Students Identified Twice as Many