Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of Naturalistic

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of naturalistic observation?

• A) Researchers using this method attempt to influence the behaviour being observed.
• B) This method allows the study of some phenomena that cannot be studied experimentally for ethical reasons.
• C) Subjects may or may not know that they are being observed.
• D) Behaviour studied in this way is usually more natural than behaviour studied under laboratory conditions.

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