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In experimental research, it is sometimes necessary to provide participants with a plausible explanation for what they are required to do during a study. This explanation may intentionally distract them from the true purpose of the experiment. This plausible explanation is called a:

A) confound
B) randomized design
C) cover story
D) quasi-experiment