How will participants change their normal behavior if they respond to demand characteristics by adopting "the good subject role?"
A) They will attempt to produce the data that they think you want.
B) They will attempt to make themselves appear better than they really are.
C) They will attempt to work against what they think is the research hypothesis.
D) They will follow instructions without acting on their suspicions about the study.

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Participants who adopt "the good subject role" may believe that they are expected to behave in a certain manner, leading them to try to produce the data they think the researcher wants to see. They may also artificially enhance their performance or attempt to hide their shortcomings.

How Will Participants Change Their Normal Behavior If They Respond