The error that occurs when participants alter their true behavior due to the presence of the observer is known as _____.
A) observer drift
B) halo effect
C) social desirability responding
D) self-serving bias
E) reactivity response

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Reactivity response occurs when participants alter their behavior because they are aware they are being observed. This awareness can lead to changes in behavior that would not have occurred if the observation was not known, making it difficult to measure their true behavior.

The Error That Occurs When Participants Alter Their True Behavior