An Experimenter Sets Up a Situation to Observe People's Behaviour

question 92

Multiple Choice

An experimenter sets up a situation to observe people's behaviour when they are subjected to certain variables that she is testing. However, she begins to suspect that her presence alone is changing the behaviour of the subjects. What is this phenomenon called?

• A) self-monitoring
• B) reactivity
• C) self-consciousness
• D) primping

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Definitions:

Pharmacy

A place where drugs and medicines are prepared and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist.

Anticipatory Repudiation

A situation in contract law where one party prematurely conveys their decision not to fulfill the contract terms, breaching the agreement.

Toady

A person who flatters or defers to others for a self-serving purpose; essentially, a sycophant.

Injunction

A court order compelling a party to do or to refrain from doing a specified act.