This phenomenon occurs when an experimenter unintentionally conveys information to a participant regarding how he or she should behave in the experiment.
A)demand characteristics
B) bystander influence
C) experimental design
D) expert performance

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Demand characteristics refer to cues in an experiment that communicate to the participants how the experimenter expects them to behave. These unintentional signals can influence the participants' behavior, potentially biasing the results of the study.

This Phenomenon Occurs When an Experimenter Unintentionally Conveys Information to a Participant