What Is a Distinct Advantage of Naturalistic Observation

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is a distinct advantage of naturalistic observation?

• A)It allows behaviour to be studied in realistic settings.
• B)It involves random assignment.
• C)It approximates the experimental method.
• D)It allows for cause-and-effect conclusions to be drawn.

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Definitions:

Primitive Reducing Atmosphere

The early Earth's atmosphere, thought to be rich in hydrogen and its compounds, facilitating the formation of organic molecules.

Large Organic Molecules

Complex molecules that contain carbon and are found in living organisms, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Electrical Energy

Energy derived from electric potential or kinetic energy, frequently used in power and electronics.

Protein-First Hypothesis

In chemical evolution, the proposal that protein originated before other macromolecules and made possible the formation of protocells.