Ms. Knebworth is recording the number of times Edgar initiates a conversation. Although this behavior was operationally defined, she begins to record behaviors that were not part of the original definition. Which of the following terms describes this phenomenon?
A) objectivity lapse
B) observer drift
C) occurrence subjectivity
D) reactive effects

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Observer drift refers to the phenomenon where there is a gradual shift in the way an observer interprets or records a behavior from the originally defined criteria. In this case, Ms. Knebworth starts recording behaviors that were not part of the initial operational definition, indicating a drift from the original observation standards.

Ms Knebworth Is Recording the Number of Times Edgar Initiates