Practice Naturalistic Observation (2.3.2.1) - Methods of Psychology

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Question 1.
What is naturalistic observation?
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Think about the setting where the observation takes place.
Question 2.
Give one example of naturalistic observation.
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Consider where people naturally interact.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of naturalistic observation?
- To manipulate variables
- To observe behavior in context
- To collect quantitative data
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Think about how scientists study animals in the wild.
4Question 4.
True or False: Naturalistic observation is performed in a laboratory setting.
- True
- False
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Consider the environment in which the study is conducted.
Question 5.
You are conducting a study on social interactions among teenagers in a mall. What ethical considerations must you keep in mind while performing naturalistic observation?
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Think about the rights of those being observed.
Question 6.
Describe a scenario where naturalistic observation is not suitable. Explain why.
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Consider when you need to change conditions to observe effects.

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