Psychologists sometimes prefer to make observations in a laboratory setting rather than a naturalistic setting. The primary advantage of laboratory observation over naturalistic observation is
a. it costs less money.
b. participants take their participation more seriously in a professional environment.
c. researchers have more control over the research study.
d. laboratory observation is more natural.
Answer: c
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