Participants in a study may be influenced by hints given about what is expected of them. These hints are called
A) placebo effects
B) social desirability bias
C) demand characteristics
D) observer bias

Question

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Demand characteristics refer to cues or hints in a study that suggest to participants what behavior is expected of them, potentially influencing their actions.

Participants in a Study May Be Influenced by Hints Given