Cues in the experiment that tell the participant what behaviour is expected are called

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Demand characteristics refer to cues or features of an experiment that convey to the participant what kind of behavior is expected or desired by the experimenter. These cues can influence the participant's behavior and response and may threaten the validity and reliability of the experiment. Hidden values, naturalistic fallacies, and coefficients are not related to this concept.

Cues in the Experiment That Tell the Participant What Behaviour