A second-grade teacher seeks help from a school psychologist because a child in the teacher's class in particularly unruly. The school psychologist visits the class one day to observe the child. Knowing that she is being watched, the child decides to be on her best behavior. This scenario BEST illustrates _____ as a reason for why human behavior is difficult to study.

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Reactivity occurs when the presence of an observer or the knowledge of being studied affects the behavior being observed. In this scenario, the child's improved behavior may be a result of reactivity, making it difficult for the school psychologist to accurately assess the child's typical behavior.

A Second-Grade Teacher Seeks Help from a School Psychologist Because