The reactivity of a measure can be reduced by:
A)evaluating the participant rapidly.
B)allowing participants to get accustomed to being observed.
C)devising lengthy measures that require a long time for evaluation.
D)recording variables directly.

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Allowing participants to get accustomed to being observed can reduce their initial reaction or change in behavior due to the presence of the observer or measurement tool, thereby reducing reactivity. Option A would increase reactivity by rushing the participant, option C would increase the length of time the participant's behavior is being observed which could increase reactivity, and option D is not directly related to reducing reactivity.

The Reactivity of a Measure Can Be Reduced By