When aspects of a setting cause participants to behave the way they think an observer wants them to behave,the problem of _____ is present.
A)demand characteristics
B)complexity
C)validity
D)variability

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Demand characteristics refer to cues that participants pick up from the setting that influence them to behave in a certain way that they believe is expected of them. This can lead to biased or inaccurate results as participants may not be behaving naturally or expressing their true thoughts and feelings.

When Aspects of a Setting Cause Participants to Behave the Way