Dr.Nalling conducted a survey asking participants about their hygienic habits.She was very surprised to find that most of her participants reported exemplary hygienic habits.Which bias might account for this finding?
A) researcher bias
B) sampling bias
C) participant bias
D) demand characteristics

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Participant bias occurs when participants in a study adjust their behavior or responses based on what they believe the researcher wants to find. In this case, participants might have reported better hygienic habits than they actually practice, aiming to present themselves in a favorable light or to meet what they perceive as the researcher's expectations.

DrNalling Conducted a Survey Asking Participants About Their Hygienic Habits