The impact on research participants when they know they are being studied resulting in inauthentic behavior is called ______________.
A) Interview effects
B) Validity
C) Response bias
D) Reactivity

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Reactivity refers to the impact on research participants when they know they are being studied resulting in inauthentic behavior. This can impact the validity of the research results as the behavior observed may not accurately represent the participants' true behavior. Option A (Interview effects) refers to the potential impact on participants caused by the interview process itself, such as anxiety or social desirability bias. Option B (Validity) refers to the extent to which a study measures what it intends to measure. Option C (Response bias) refers to participants' tendency to answer survey or interview questions in a way that they feel is socially desirable, or that aligns with their own beliefs or values.

The Impact on Research Participants When They Know They Are