Which of the following statements is true about naturalistic observation?
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.
ANS: B
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