A researcher who gradually and slowly comes to be accepted by the group she is studying is guarding against:
A)"going native"
B)validity
C)reactivity
D)subjectivity
E)objectivity

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Reactivity refers to the phenomenon where the presence or awareness of the researcher causes subjects to change their behavior. By gradually and slowly being accepted by the group, the researcher minimizes the impact of her presence, thus guarding against reactivity.

A Researcher Who Gradually and Slowly Comes to Be Accepted