Which of the following is NOT an unobtrusive measure?
A) the number of slashes on a depressed person's arm
B) the numbers of dry cracks in the hands of a person who is a compulsive handwasher
C) the redness of the eyes of an insomniac
D) the number of times a hyperactive student stands up in class

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Unobtrusive measures are those that do not require the researcher to intrude in the research context directly. Choices A, B, and C are examples of unobtrusive measures because they involve observing physical signs without having to interact with the subjects. Choice D, however, involves directly observing and counting behaviors in a specific context, which can be more obtrusive as it requires the researcher to be present and possibly influence the behavior being measured.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Unobtrusive Measure