A psychologist uses the double-blind technique in her research design.She is trying to avoid:
A) experimenters' and subjects' expectations from affecting the study
B) self-reinforcement
C) a biased sample
D) self-selection bias

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The double-blind technique is a research method used to prevent experimenters' and subjects' expectations from affecting the study. In this method, neither the experimenter nor the subjects are aware of which group is receiving the treatment or the control group to avoid bias. Thus, A is the correct answer.

A Psychologist Uses the Double-Blind Technique in Her Research Design