A participant guesses the research hypothesis in a research project, and modifies her responses to help make the hypothesis come true. This is an example of which of the following?
A) Self-promotion
B) Cooperative responding
C) Acquiescent response set
D) Unconscious hostility

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This behavior is an example of cooperative responding, where the participant, upon guessing the research hypothesis, alters their responses to support the hypothesis, aiming to be helpful or cooperative with the researcher's goals.

A Participant Guesses the Research Hypothesis in a Research Project