Question

An anthropomorphic error occurs when researchers __________.
A.
tell research subjects that they are being observed
B.
fail to properly manipulate variables in an experiment
C.
fail to explain behavior of subjects in an objective way
D.
assign human-like emotions and behavior to animals

Answer 1

D. assign human-like emotions and behavior to animals

(Anthropomorphism is attributing human characteristics—emotions, intentions, reasoning—to nonhuman animals or objects.)