Students conducted a research project in which they hypothesized that women,more than men,would stop studying and look at each person who enters a library study room.Results indicated that women did make more head movements than men when people entered the library.To be confident about these results,we would want to make sure their results are not affect by
A)expectancy effects.
B)adaptation.
C)demand characteristics.
D)unobtrusive measures.

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Expectancy effects can occur when participants are aware of the hypothesis being tested and behave in a way that confirms the hypothesis. In this case, the researchers would want to make sure that the women were not aware of the hypothesis that they would make more head movements than men, as this could have influenced their behavior.

Students Conducted a Research Project in Which They Hypothesized That