10) The possibility that a researcher's knowledge of the hypothesis being tested in a research study might influence results in support of the hypothesis is known as:
A) Social desirability
B) Participant expectancy
C) Experimenter expectancy
D) Demand characteristics

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Experimenter expectancy, also known as the Rosenthal effect, refers to the possibility that a researcher's knowledge of the hypothesis being tested may unconsciously influence the results in support of the hypothesis. This can occur through subtle cues the researcher gives to participants or through biases in data collection and analysis.

10) the Possibility That a Researcher's Knowledge of the Hypothesis