The threat to reliability known as observer drift refers to:
A)the individual being observed altering his or her behavior as a response to being observed.
B)the degree to which the researcher has adequately controlled extraneous variables.
C)a researcher using his/her own personal judgment regarding the performance of a participant in a study.
D)the passage of time and both foreseen and unforeseen events that arise.

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Observer drift refers to the phenomenon where there's a gradual shift in the way an observer applies criteria to measure or rate behavior over time, often due to the observer's changing interpretation or judgment. This can compromise the reliability of the data collected.

The Threat to Reliability Known as Observer Drift Refers To