Abe is investigating moral reasoning by asking children what they would do in different situations, such as if one of their friends shoplifted when they were together. He is concerned that children may be giving him the answers they think he wants to hear rather than their genuine feelings about what they would really do. Abe is worried about
A)cohort effects.
B)representative sampling.
C)demand characteristics.
D)confidentiality.

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Abe is worried about demand characteristics, which refer to the cues or cues that participants pick up on from the researcher that may influence their responses. In this case, Abe is concerned that the children may be giving him the answers they think he wants to hear, which could be a result of demand characteristics.

Abe Is Investigating Moral Reasoning by Asking Children What They