A researcher wants to do a study of pretest anxiety
He devises two possible ways of measuring pretest anxiety: (1) attaching electrodes to the palm and measuring the amount of sweat produced; (2) having observers rate participants on how anxious they look. Which of the following is true?
A) Both are subjective measures.
B) Both are objective measures.
C) #1 is objective; #2 is subjective.
D) #1 is subjective; #2 is objective.
Answer: C
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