Which Statement Expresses a Disadvantage of Naturalistic Observation

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which statement expresses a disadvantage of naturalistic observation?

• A) Memory of participants for past events is often inaccurate and incomplete.
• B) It can feel artificial to the participants.
• C) Reports are often biased to reflect favorably on the participants.
• D) It has a limited value for studying infrequent behaviours.

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Definitions:

Subjective Motivation

The personal, internal drivers that influence an individual's attitudes or behaviors, stemming from personal desires, values, or emotions.

External Motivation

The drive to perform a task or participate in an activity because of external rewards or pressures, as opposed to internal desire or satisfaction.

Positivism

a philosophical theory stating that certain ("positive") knowledge is based on natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by empirical sciences.