Steven Was Participating in a Study in Which the Researcher

question 72

Multiple Choice

Steven was participating in a study in which the researcher actually interacted with the participants. After several conversations, the experimenter began to make subtle hints as to the way Steven should behave. What might the experimenter's behaviour create?

• A) Demand characteristics
• B) Third variable problem
• C) Threat to external validity
• D) Reduced reliability

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