Bogus Pipeline (BPL)
Definition:
Bogus Pipeline (BPL) refers to a method or technique used in psychological research to gather accurate and reliable information from participants. It involves creating an illusion of a lie detector test or a reliable physiological measure, such as monitoring heart rate or skin conductance, to encourage participants to provide truthful responses.
Usage:
In studies investigating sensitive topics like drug use or sexual behavior, researchers may use a bogus pipeline to minimize social desirability bias and obtain more honest responses from participants.