An individual being observed and altering his or her behavior as a response to being observed is known as ______________.
A)consciousness
B)presence
C)reactivity
D)observer drift

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Reactivity refers to the phenomenon where an individual being observed alters their behavior as a response to being observed. This is a common issue in observational research studies, where the presence of an observer can influence the behavior being studied. A and B are not correct because consciousness and presence do not specifically refer to the concept of reactivity, and D is not correct because observer drift refers to a different phenomenon where an observer's interpretation of the data changes over time.

An Individual Being Observed and Altering His or Her Behavior