Why Do Behavioural Assessors Sometimes Set Up Contrived Situations in Which

question 110

Multiple Choice

Why do behavioural assessors sometimes set up contrived situations in which to observe behaviour?

• A) They do not think the setting is an important influence on people's behaviour.
• B) Such assessments avoid the problem of reactivity.
• C) They want to see how people respond in unusual situations.
• D) It is often difficult to control the conditions in natural settings.

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