Steven was participating in an experimental study where the experimenter interacted with the participants.After several conversations, the experimenter started unintentionally providing subtle hints about the way Steven should behave during the experiment.By doing so, the experimenter ran the risk of creating

A) demand characteristics.
B) filler measures.
C) high internal validity.
D) high reliability.

Demand Characteristics

Experimental cues or conditions that influence participants' behavior or responses in psychological research, potentially biasing the results.

Subtle Hints

Indirect or not clearly stated suggestions that are often used to convey information or influence behavior without direct communication.

Experimental Study

A research methodology that involves manipulating one variable to determine if it causes a change in another variable, within a controlled environment.