Misdirection can often _____ demand characteristics, as it makes the actual purpose of the study _____ to figure out.
A) increase; easier
B) increase; harder
C) decrease; easier
D) decrease; harder

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Misdirection in research is used to prevent participants from understanding the true purpose of the study, which can decrease demand characteristics (where participants alter their behavior based on their perceptions of the study's goals). Making the actual purpose harder to figure out helps in reducing these characteristics.

Misdirection Can Often _____ Demand Characteristics, as It Makes the Actual