For which study design, without direct observation, should experimenters be most concerned about demand characteristics?
A) behavioral measures
B) informant reports
C) archival data
D) self-report measures

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Demand characteristics are most concerning in studies involving self-report measures because participants may alter their responses based on what they believe the experimenter expects to find or what they think is socially desirable.

For Which Study Design, Without Direct Observation, Should Experimenters Be