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kshipps

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on: Jun 19, 2018
What is reactivity and why is it a concern when using behavioral measures?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Visual illusions demonstrate one problem with the method of empiricism.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Reactivity is a possible reaction by participants in which they act unnaturally because they know they are being observed. It is obviously a concern when taking behavioral measure because these measures involve carefully observing and recording behavior.

Answer to Question 2

True


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