Researchers examining people's opinion on same-sex marriage have found that respondents are more likely to support references to "marriage equality" than "gay marriage." This finding demonstrates
A) random sampling.
B) naturalistic observation.
C) wording effects.
D) the case study.

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The finding that respondents are more likely to support references to "marriage equality" than "gay marriage" demonstrates the effect that wording can have on survey responses. This is known as a wording effect. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this finding.

Researchers Examining People's Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage Have Found That