A major limitation of naturalistic observation is that
A) the findings cannot be generalized beyond the participants and settings in which the research was originally conducted.
B) researchers cannot control the conditions under which participants are observed.
C) the research may not yield observations typical of participants' behavior in everyday life.
D) participants may not accurately report their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Answer: B
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