When a participant’s expectation about what effect an experimental manipulation is supposed to have influences the dependent measure independently of the actual effect of the manipulation, the change in the dependent measure is called a. a placebo effect. b. an experimenter bias. c. a confound. d. a demand characteristic

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?

Which of the principles do you feel is more important for our our american society? respond in 3 sentences. (principals: popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, or individual rights)

Hurricane katrina is arguably an effect : a. an increase of living creatures and crowded habitats b. environmentalism c. global climate change d. unforseen factors