Pellegrini and Long's Research into Middle-School Children's "Push and Poke

question 96

Multiple Choice

Pellegrini and Long's research into middle-school children's "push and poke courtship" behavior is an example of

• A)structured observation.
• B)naturalistic observation.
• C)contextual observation.
• D)standardized observation.

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