Rori is observing elite marching bands as part of her dissertation study. She is particularly interested in drum major leadership styles and behavior. She has found that the drum major at her current research site is very interested in showing off for her. This is an example of
A) response bias.
B) observer bias.
C) observer effect.
D) negative case effect.

Question

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The observer effect occurs when the presence of an observer influences the behavior of those being observed, as in this case where the drum major changes behavior to impress Rori.

Rori Is Observing Elite Marching Bands as Part of Her