Steven was participating in an experimental study where the experimenter interacted with the participants.After several conversations, the experimenter started unintentionally providing subtle hints about the way Steven should behave during the experiment.By doing so, the experimenter ran the risk of creating

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The experimenter's unintentional hints about how Steven should behave during the experiment may cause demand characteristics, where participants try to guess what the experimenter wants and adjust their behavior accordingly. This can compromise the validity of the study by introducing a potential confound. The other answer choices are not relevant to the situation described.

Steven Was Participating in an Experimental Study Where the Experimenter