Changes in the behavior of research subjects that is caused by the unintended influence of the subjects' own expectations is called the
A) research participant bias.
B) observer bias.
C) confirmation bias.
D) anthropomorphic error

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Research participant bias, also known as the placebo effect, occurs when research subjects' behavior is influenced by their own expectations rather than the experimental treatment. This can lead to inaccurate or biased results if not accounted for in the research design. Observer bias refers to the bias that may be introduced by the researcher's expectations or interpretations of the data. Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to seek out and interpret information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. Anthropomorphic error refers to the attribution of human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities.

Changes in the Behavior of Research Subjects That Is Caused