ALL BUT WHICH of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Naturalistic

question 56

Multiple Choice

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is a disadvantage of naturalistic observation?

• A) Compared to other methods, naturalistic observation methods are relatively new and untested.
• B) Clinical psychologists are ethically bound to ensure that people are not observed without their knowledge
• C) It is expensive to maintain trained observers.
• D) It is not always practicable to observe individuals outside of institutional settings.

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