Dr. Littman-Smith is conducting research in Kenya into the ways that mothers and their toddlers interact throughout the day. Given the purpose of her study, it is most likely that she is engaged in _____
a) naturalistic observation.
b) laboratory observation.
c) case study research.
d) experimental research.
Answer: a
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