The notion of demand characteristics suggests that subjects respond to an experimental task
A) strictly according to the "demands" or instructions of the experimenter.
B) based on available cues such as the setting, equipment, instructions, and so forth.
C) based on experimental demands outlined in the informed consent agreement.
D) honestly and naively when they are convinced that the experiment demands it.

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Demand characteristics refer to the cues or signals in an experimental setting that might inform participants about the purpose of the study, influencing their behavior accordingly.

The Notion of Demand Characteristics Suggests That Subjects Respond to an Experimental