How does observation in the laboratory differ from naturalistic observation?
A) There is no difference. The two terms are synonymous.
B) The researcher has more control over variables if they choose the natural environment carefully.
C) The researcher in a laboratory setting has some level of control over the variables that might influence the participants' behavior.
D) Laboratory observation is considered experimentation, while naturalistic observation is a descriptive method of research.
C
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