Under which of the following circumstances is a participant observer more likely to have a significant effect on the behavior of the subjects being observed?
A. when the group under observation is small and the activities of the participant observer are disguised
B. when the group under observation is small and the activities of the participant observer are prominent
C. when the group under observation is large and the activities of the participant observer are prominent
D. when the group under observation is large and the activities of the participant observer are disguised
B. when the group under observation is small and the activities of the participant observer are prominent
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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