In the context of reactivity of measures, a measure is said to be reactive if:
A)the measurement is unobtrusive.
B)same individuals are measured at two points in time during a research.
C)awareness of being measured changes an individual's behavior.
D)the measurement is unreliable.

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A reactive measure is one that changes an individual's behavior because they are aware of being measured. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A and D are not related to the definition of reactivity, and option B describes a longitudinal study design which may or may not involve a reactive measure.

In the Context of Reactivity of Measures, a Measure Is