Harmon Wants to Study the Conditions Under Which Some Children

question 146

Multiple Choice

Harmon wants to study the conditions under which some children are rejected by their peers. Daily, from the beginning of a school year, she carefully watches and records the behavior of kindergartners, first graders, and second graders in the classroom and on the playground. Dr. Harmon is using:

• A)a survey.
• B)naturalistic observation.
• C)a case study.
• D)experimental research.

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