Which of the following statements is not true of naturalistic observation?
A) Researchers using this method attempt to influence the behaviour being observed.
B) This method allows the study of some phenomena that cannot be studied experimentally for ethical reasons.
C) Subjects may or may not know that they are being observed.
D) Behaviour studied in this way is usually more natural than behaviour studied under laboratory conditions.

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Naturalistic observation involves observing behaviour in its natural setting without attempting to manipulate or influence it. Therefore, researchers using this method do not attempt to influence the behaviour being observed, making statement A false.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of Naturalistic