A psychologist using the method of naturalistic observation would

A psychologist using the method of naturalistic observation would

a. carefully design controlled situations in which to observe behavior.
b. rely on observations of subjects' responses to questionnaires.
c. observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory or clinic.
d. make records of the behavior of clients treated in therapy.

The method of naturalistic observation consists of observing behavior outside of a controlled area, in a natural environment.

Carefully designed controlled situations would not be a natural environment.

Questionnaires would be considered a controlled situation and the subjects would be aware that they are being observed.

A therapy session is a controlled environment, and human behavior is not the same as it would be in a natural environment.


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