What is the difference between "distractors" and "foils" in experimental design in psychology?
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$\begingroup$ Aren't they the same ? $\endgroup$– Robert LongCommented May 23, 2019 at 10:33
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$\begingroup$ I'd think so too. However, if there are the same, why are they different words? $\endgroup$– TashaCommented May 23, 2019 at 11:13
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$\begingroup$ Maybe because they originate in different languages? $\endgroup$– Robert LongCommented May 23, 2019 at 11:18
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$\begingroup$ Fair enough. Surely we cannot have an experiment which utalised both "distractors" and "foils". I started thinking because my supervisor told me to correct what I called "distractors" into "foils", I still don't see why... $\endgroup$– TashaCommented May 23, 2019 at 11:23
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As far as I know foils and distractors are the same.
For example, in constructing multiple choice questions, with only a single correct answer, the incorrect answers are distractors or foils (or misleads), and the correct answers are targets.
This terminology may vary depending on sub-disciplines. I would suggest you ask your supervisor for some clarity.
answered May 23, 2019 at 11:29