An example of "researcher bias" would be a situation in which the experimenter
a. acts out the proper behavior for the subjects.
b. deceives the subjects as to the real purpose of the experiment.
c. unknowingly hints to subjects what is expected of them.
d. does all of these.
ANSWER: c
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