_____ occurs when the behavior of participants in an experiment is influenced by how they think they are supposed to behave or by their expectations about what is happening to them.

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Research participant bias, also known as demand characteristics, occurs when participants try to respond in a way they think the experimenter wants them to, rather than simply behaving naturally. This can result in skewed or inaccurate results.

_____ Occurs When the Behavior of Participants in an Experiment