People who participate in an experiment, but whose behaviors are dictated by the researcher, unbeknownst to other participants, are called:
A) Confederates
B) Boolean operators
C) Peer reviewers
D) None of the above

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Confederates are individuals who are part of the research team and act according to the researcher's instructions to manipulate the social environment in an experiment.

People Who Participate in an Experiment, but Whose Behaviors Are