Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?
A) observe through a one-way observation window
B) tell the person you are observing his/her behavior
C) wait until the person you are observing is accustomed to your presence
D) use participant observers

Question

Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?​
A) ​observe through a one-way observation window
B) ​tell the person you are observing his/her behavior
C) ​wait until the person you are observing is accustomed to your presence
D) ​use participant observers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Telling the person you are observing his/her behavior is likely to increase reactivity because people may change their behavior if they know they are being observed. The other options are methods to reduce the observer's impact on the subject's behavior.

Which Method Will NOT Reduce Reactivity of Observation?​

Which Method Will NOT Reduce Reactivity of Observation?