A child's parents and teachers report that he impulsively interrupts others dozens of times each day,and that he cannot remain quiet when told to do so.When he notices a behavioral assessor visiting his classroom,however,the child doesn't say a word.This phenomenon is best described as

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The phenomenon described is known as reactivity, where the child changes their behavior in response to being observed. This can result in inaccurate or incomplete observations if the observer is not aware of the potential influence of reactivity on the child's behavior.

A Child's Parents and Teachers Report That He Impulsively Interrupts