A team of psychologists collects data for a study by observing preschool teachers' classroom interactions without the knowledge of the teachers. The psychologists do so by observing the teachers through a one-way mirror. In this scenario, which of the following is conducted by the psychologists?
A) laboratory observation
B) a case study
C) naturalistic observation
D) a clinical study

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The psychologists are conducting naturalistic observation because they are observing the behaviors of the preschool teachers in their natural environment (the classroom) without intervening or making the teachers aware of the observation. This method allows for the collection of data in a real-world setting.

A Team of Psychologists Collects Data for a Study by Observing