Changes in the behavior of research subjects caused by the unintended influence of the subjects' own expectations are referred to as
A)research participant bias.
B)observer bias.
C)confirmation bias.
D)anthropomorphic error.

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Research participant bias occurs when the subjects' expectations influence their behavior in a study, potentially skewing the results. This bias is distinct from observer bias, where the researcher's expectations affect the outcome; confirmation bias, a tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions; and anthropomorphic error, which involves attributing human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects.

Changes in the Behavior of Research Subjects Caused by the Unintended