A researcher observing children and recording only those details that match his expectations would be
A)exhibiting the observer effect.
B)exhibiting observer bias.
C)conducting a scientific survey.
D)conducting a case study.

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This behavior is an example of observer bias, where the researcher's expectations or preferences influence the observations and recording of data, leading to a skewed or biased outcome.

A Researcher Observing Children and Recording Only Those Details That