Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of Naturalistic

question 217

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Researchers using this method attempt tofluence 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 this way is usually more natural than behaviour studied under laboratory conditions.

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Definitions:

Ethical Considerations

Factors relating to right and wrong, morality, and the principles that govern an individual's or group's behaviors.

Informed Consent

A process by which a fully informed individual voluntarily agrees to participate in a particular procedure, understanding all the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Sexuality

The capacity for sexual feelings, a fundamental aspect of human nature encompassing sexual orientation, attractions, and behaviors.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population, used in statistical analysis to generalize findings.