Cues in an experiment that tell the participants what behavior is expected are called:
A)subliminal messages.
B)demand characteristics.
C)deception tactics.
D)confounding variables.

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Demand characteristics are cues in an experiment that suggest to the participants what behavior is expected of them. This can lead them to alter their behavior in order to comply with these expectations, which can affect the validity of the results.

Cues in an Experiment That Tell the Participants What Behavior