The purpose of an adaptation period in systematic naturalistic observations is to
A)increase interobserver reliability.
B)decrease training time.
C)increase observer accuracy.
D)decrease reactivity.

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The adaptation period in systematic naturalistic observations allows the subjects being observed to get used to the presence of the observer, thereby reducing the likelihood that their behavior is altered by being watched, which is referred to as decreasing reactivity.

The Purpose of an Adaptation Period in Systematic Naturalistic Observations