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Describe the specific example provided in the text regarding how researchers might unnecessarily use active deception in a study on professor age and teaching expectations, and recall the nondeceptive alternative that is suggested to eliminate this deception.

Question: Describe the specific example provided in the text regarding how researchers might unnecessarily use active deception in a study on professor age and teaching expectations, and recall the nondeceptive alternative that is suggested to eliminate this deception.

Sample answer: In the example, researchers use active deception by showing participants photos of their own family members and falsely claiming that these individuals are actual professors. To eliminate this unnecessary deception, the text suggests a nondeceptive alternative: presenting the same photos but simply instructing the participants to imagine that the individuals in the photographs are professors, and to rate them as if they were.

Key points:

  • Recall the deceptive method: presenting photos of family members while falsely claiming they are actual professors.
  • Identify that this active deception is unnecessary.
  • Recall the nondeceptive alternative: presenting the exact same photos without the false claims.
  • State the instruction to participants: imagine the individuals are professors and rate them as if they were.

Rubric: Full credit is given for accurately recalling both the original deceptive method (falsely claiming family members are professors) and the specific nondeceptive alternative (instructing participants to imagine the people in the photos are professors).

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