The Phenomenon of Reactivity Can BEST Be Reduced in Behavioral

question 51

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of reactivity can BEST be reduced in behavioral observation by

• A) having one or more observers observe all of the action from many different vantage points.
• B) having several video cameras record all of the action from many different vantage points.
• C) having an adaptation period in which the person being observed is given some time to adjust to the situation.
• D) using physiological techniques such as the polygraph to supplement more traditional methods.

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