Eila is participating in a psychological experiment for one of the graduate students at her university.She is fairly certain that she knows the true intent of the study and is trying to answer the questions accordingly.Eila is adjusting her responses based on
A)the Hawthorne effect.
B)social desirability bias.
C)observer bias.
D)demand characteristics.

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Eila is adjusting her responses based on what she believes the researchers expect to find or the purpose of the study, which is known as responding to demand characteristics. This occurs when participants alter their behavior based on their perceptions of the study's goals.

Eila Is Participating in a Psychological Experiment for One of the Graduate