A researcher wants to study the effects of attention on ability to perform a task. The participant's attention is recorded by a research assistant that the participant knows is watching. A problem with this design is

A) Measurement reactivity.
B) Participant observer bias.
C) Unobtrusive measurement.
D) Obtrusive participant measurement.


Answer: A

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