One threat to a study's validity is the possibility of reactivity, which refers to the tendency for participant to change their behavior when they

a) want to sabotage the study.
b) realize they are being observed.
c) are told the results are confidential.
d) receive excessive compensation for their efforts.


b

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a. the toy's label as a girl or boy toy. b. the gender of the person seen playing with the toy. c. parents' assurances that it is okay to play with the toy. d. their own gut feelings about whether the toy is proper.

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