Terence Is a Graduate Student Studying the Behavior of Canines

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Multiple Choice

Terence is a graduate student studying the behavior of canines. He is currently developing a study in which he wants to carefully, and with precise control, introduce various stimuli into the canines' environment and observe their reactions. Terence's mentor recommends the following observational method:

• A) analogue observation
• B) laboratory observation
• C) naturalistic observation
• D) participant observation

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