Steven Was Participating in a Study Where the Researcher Actually

question 59

Multiple Choice

Steven was participating in a study where the researcher actually interacted with the participants. After several conversations, the experimenter started providing subtle hints about the way Steven should behave. By doing so, the experimenter is running the risk of creating _____.

• A) demand characteristics
• B) filler measures
• C) a threat to external validity
• D) reliability

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