When an experimenter unwittingly influences research participants so that they behave in ways consistent with her hypothesis, _____ has occurred.
A)researcher bias
B)the placebo effect
C)anthropomorphic bias
D)the extraneous effect

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This is an example of researcher bias, where the experimenter's expectations and beliefs can inadvertently influence the results of the study.

When an Experimenter Unwittingly Influences Research Participants So That They