The cues in an experiment that tell the participants what behavior is expected are called?

The cues in an experiment that inform participants about the expected behaviors are called "demand characteristics." These cues can come from various sources, such as the experimental setting, instructions, or the behavior of the experimenter. Participants may alter their behavior based on these cues, potentially influencing the outcomes of the study. Researchers aim to minimize these characteristics to ensure that results are valid and not biased by participants' perceptions of what is expected.