Professor Alvarado is reviewing with students for an upcoming exam. He is testing them on the advantages and disadvantages of various measurement designs. All of the following would be noted as advantages for behavior diaries, EXCEPT:

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Demand characteristics are not an advantage of behavior diaries, as they can potentially bias the data by altering the behavior being observed. The other options listed are advantages of behavior diaries: real-time data collection allows for accurate recording of behavior as it occurs, concurrent data collection can capture multiple behaviors simultaneously, and the use of behavior diaries can reduce retrospective bias by having participants record their behavior as it happens rather than relying on memory.

Professor Alvarado Is Reviewing with Students for an Upcoming Exam