In many cases, researchers do not fully disclose the purpose of the study to reduce ______ characteristics where the participants may alter their behavior based on their perception of the study's purpose or hypothesis.
A) command
B) control
C) authority
D) demand

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Demand characteristics refer to cues that participants pick up on in a study that allow them to guess the study's aims. This can lead them to change their behavior, which can affect the validity of the research findings.

In Many Cases, Researchers Do Not Fully Disclose the Purpose