Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Naturalistic Observation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about naturalistic observation?

• A)It recreates natural conditions in the laboratory as closely as possible to make an experiment more ecologically valid.
• B)It involves observing behaviour of organisms in their natural environment.
• C)It focuses on environmental research.
• D)It involves observing behaviour in the lab without the use of technological instruments.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

A tendency for group discussion to shift group members toward an extreme position.

Extreme Position

Adopting a stance or opinion that is far from the moderate or average view, often without considering compromise.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, usually better, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Deindividuation

A concept in social psychology that refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in groups, which can lead to disinhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.