Jane is a participant observer; she is LEAST likely to experience stress if she
A) maintains a dual role of participant and observer.
B) is making covert observations.
C) realizes that her being there is changing the people being observed.
D) identifies herself as a researcher to the other people in the setting.

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Identifying herself as a researcher to the other people in the setting is likely to reduce stress because it eliminates the need to maintain a cover story or manage the ethical and practical complexities associated with covert observation and dual roles. This transparency can simplify interactions and reduce the cognitive and emotional load associated with managing multiple identities or the effects of one's presence on the observed group.

Jane Is a Participant Observer; She Is LEAST Likely to Experience