George is researching the relationship between racial animosity and political preference.However,he tells his subjects that his study is about undergraduate political party preferences,Which is false.This false reason for participation in an experiment is known as
A)a debriefing.
B)a cover story.
C)an experimental condition.
D)salience.

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The false reason provided to the subjects to participate in the study is known as a cover story. This is a common technique used in psychological research to prevent demand characteristics, where participants try to guess the true purpose of the study and alter their behavior accordingly.

George Is Researching the Relationship Between Racial Animosity and Political