As part of a study,Sarah is attempting to click a button every time she sees the colour red flash across a computer screen.Because she is being watched carefully by the researcher,she is nervous and misses some of the cues.Which characteristic is Sarah demonstrating when she does this?
A)variability
B)spontaneity
C)reactivity
D)reflection

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Reactivity refers to how individuals alter their behavior or performance when they know they are being watched or studied. In this scenario, Sarah is nervous because she is being observed, which is affecting her ability to click the button every time she sees the color red. This is an example of reactivity. Variability refers to the amount of difference in scores or performance across a group, spontaneous refers to behavior that is unplanned and natural, and reflection refers to the process of reviewing and analyzing one's own behavior or performance.

As Part of a Study,Sarah Is Attempting to Click a Button