Which of the following statements about naturalistic observation is true?
A. It re-creates natural conditions in the laboratory as closely as possible to make an experiment more valid.
B. It involves observing behavior in the context in which it ordinarily occurs.
C. It is basically the same process as objective introspection.
D. It involves observing behavior in the lab without taking formal notes or using technological equipment to measure the experimental findings.
Answer: B
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