Participants sometimes respond differently when they know they are being observed. This is referred to as
A) reactance.
B) selective deposit.
C) reliability.
D) selective coding.

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Reactance is the tendency for people to resist or defy external pressure or influence. When participants know they are being observed, they may feel pressure to conform to expectations or behave in a certain way, which can lead to reactance and a change in their behavior.

Participants Sometimes Respond Differently When They Know They Are Being