Although it is generally a good idea to avoid loaded questions in survey research,your textbook pointed out that researchers can sometimes use loaded questions to get participants to:
A)answer questions they would otherwise leave blank
B)admit to engaging in behaviors that many people are reluctant to report
C)use the full range of a scale -- and thus avoid floor effects
D)change their attitudes about controversial issues

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Loaded questions can be used in survey research to encourage participants to admit to engaging in behaviors that they may be reluctant to report. This may lead to more accurate data collection, as participants may be more likely to share sensitive information if they feel that others are also engaging in similar behaviors. However, researchers should be cautious and considerate when using loaded questions, as they can also lead to biased responses.

Although It Is Generally a Good Idea to Avoid Loaded