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QuizMultiple Choice

Descriptive Research

Question 12 • MO-Psychology

In traditional naturalistic observation, the subject or subjects being studied __________.

Answer
A
will have to sign a waiver to authorize the observation
B
may be unaware that observation is being conducted
C
provide detailed explanations of their mental processes
D
are supposed to change their behavior due to the observation

Explanation

Traditional naturalistic observation studies behavior in a real-world setting without the researcher directing or changing what people do. To reduce the chance that awareness of being observed affects behavior, subjects may be unaware that observation is taking place. Therefore, the best answer is “may be unaware that observation is being conducted.”

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