A test uses several questions that are worded in such a way that one answer is obviously correct. Because of this, __________ may affect the results of the study.
A) demand characteristics
B) placebo effects
C) sampling bias
D) confirmation bias

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Demand characteristics refer to participants altering their behavior or responses to fit what they perceive to be the experimenter's expectations. In this case, the leading questions influence participants to choose a certain answer, which may not reflect their true beliefs or knowledge. This can therefore affect the results of the study. Placebo effects, sampling bias, and confirmation bias do not directly apply to this scenario.

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