In experimental research, when experimental design procedures unintentionally hint to subjects about the experimenter's hypothesis, it is known as:
A) constancy of conditions.
B) selection effect.
C) demand characteristics.
D) instrumentation effect.

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Demand characteristics refer to cues or clues given to participants in a study that may lead them to infer the experimenter's hypothesis or expected results. These cues could come from the experimental design itself, such as the use of certain stimuli or the way questions are worded. This can lead to participants altering their behavior or responses, which can affect the validity of the study's results.

In Experimental Research, When Experimental Design Procedures Unintentionally Hint to Subjects