As a psychology professor who is also a researcher, you notice that your own students sometimes end up as participants in your research studies. Assuming that they want to impress you, which of the following should you worry about?
A) retrospective bias
B) participant reactivity
C) demand characteristics
D) behavioral trace

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Demand characteristics are cues in the research situation that tell participants what the researcher expects of them. In this case, the students may be aware that the professor is the researcher and may try to behave in a way that they think will impress the professor.

As a Psychology Professor Who Is Also a Researcher, You