Sometimes the Presence of an Observer Can Cause People to Behave

question 27

Multiple Choice

Sometimes the presence of an observer can cause people to behave in unnatural or atypical ways for them. This is known as ______.

• A) observation bias
• B) reciprocal determinism
• C) cohort effect
• D) participant reactivity

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Definitions:

Ghrelin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite, often termed the "hunger hormone."

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate body weight by signaling satiety to the brain.

Sleeptalking

The occurrence of speaking during sleep without being aware of it, ranging from simple mumblings to complex dialogues, and often considered a benign sleep disorder.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a unique phase of sleep characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.