What Is the Main Difference Between Naturalistic Observation and Participant

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between naturalistic observation and participant observation

• A) Naturalistic observation involves animals; participant observation involves people.
• B) Naturalistic observation does not require permission from and IRB; participant observation does.
• C) Naturalistic observation only watches a group; participant observation involves researchers joining the observed group.
• D) Naturalistic observation is solely researcher observation; participant observation is solely participant led.

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Definitions:

Fovea

A tiny depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to a high concentration of cones.

Pupil Dilation

The expansion of the pupil of the eye, which can occur due to various factors, including emotional arousal, changes in light, or the influence of certain drugs.

Color Receptors

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye, called cones, that are sensitive to different wavelengths of light, enabling color vision.

Hermann Von Helmholtz

A German physicist and physician known for his contributions to the understanding of the conservation of energy, optics, and acoustics.