Farrah Is Taking a Child Development Course in Which She

question 51

Multiple Choice

Farrah is taking a child development course in which she must practice conducting naturalistic observations. Which of the following is an example of a naturalistic observation?

• A) Playing a card game with her cousins and writing down who has the most points at the end of each hand.
• B) Interviewing a parent about her beliefs on corporal punishment.
• C) Watching a television program about children with autism.
• D) Observing preschoolers during recess and writing down instances of peer aggression.

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