What is one weakness of Moore's (1985) naturalistic observation of flirting behavior in a single's bar?

A) Participants were consciously aware that they were being observed.
B) The researcher may have had biased expectations about what she would see in a bar.
C) The participants' behavior was not spontaneous.
D) The behavior did not occur in a natural setting.


Answer: B

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