When research is conducted in a ____, participants may be particularly influenced by ____.
A) laboratory; reactivity
B) laboratory; novelty
C) field study; reactivity
D) field study; demand characteristics

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In a laboratory setting, participants may be particularly influenced by reactivity, which refers to participants behaving in a way that they believe is expected of them or altering their behavior in response to being observed. The laboratory setting can be artificial and unfamiliar, leading to heightened self-awareness and potentially altering participants' behavior.

When Research Is Conducted in a ____, Participants May Be