Whenever people are aware that they are being studied, whether in the lab or in the field, they may wonder about the purpose of the research and these questions may influence their behavior. In this case, the people's behavior is being influenced by _________ .

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Demand characteristics refer to cues or situations that suggest to the participants what the experimenter expects to find or what the study is about. This can lead to participants altering their behavior and responses in order to fit the perceived expectations. In this case, participants being aware they are being studied can trigger demand characteristics that may influence their behavior.

Whenever People Are Aware That They Are Being Studied, Whether