When self-report measures are used, reactivity can be reduced by
A) collecting data using face-to-face interviews.
B) having participants sit next to friends while completing the questionnaire.
C) convincing participants that the researcher can detect when they are not being truthful.
D) doing any of the above.

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Reactivity can be reduced by convincing participants that the researcher can detect when they are not being truthful. This may make participants more likely to answer honestly, as they believe any dishonesty will be detected. Options A and B are more likely to increase reactivity by making participants more self-conscious or influenced by social factors.

When Self-Report Measures Are Used, Reactivity Can Be Reduced by