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What is the result of Alter et al. Research study?
A
Participants answered less questions correctly when the font was difficult to read.
B
Participants answered no questions correctly when the font was difficult to read.
C
Participants answered more questions correctly when the font was difficult to read.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The results suggested that participants answered more questions correctly when the font was difficult to read. The big idea is that something as minor as disfluency is enough to trigger rational thinking. The hard-to-read font works like a cue or signal that triggers more System 2 thinking about the problem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Longitudinal study So, once again, researchers do not interfere with their subjects. However, in a longitudinal study, researchers conduct several observations of the same subjects over a period of time, sometimes lasting many years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Researchers use experiments rather than other research methods in order to distinguish between: causes and effects.

Detailed explanation-4: –Informed consent is the process by which research participants acknowledge their understanding of their role in the study and sign off on it.-Debriefing refers to the process in which researchers disclose important information to their participants after wrapping up a study.

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