Which of the Following Is Not True of Naturalistic Observation

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of naturalistic observation?

• A) It involves studying human or animal behavior in its natural context.
• B) One trained observer is more advantageous than several trained observers.
• C) Observer bias is one problem associated with naturalistic observation.
• D) The behavior is more likely to be spontaneous than behavior in a laboratory situation.

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Definitions:

Environmental Stimuli

External factors or changes in the environment that can affect an organism's or individual's behavior and responses.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on certain information or stimuli while ignoring others, enabling individuals to process information more effectively.

Perceptual Process

The sequence of steps that involves receiving, selecting, organizing, interpreting, and responding to sensory information.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that posits individuals learn behaviors, norms, and values by observing and imitating the actions of others.