Which of the following would be most likely to rely on naturalistic observations?
A)A comparison of how two drugs affect animal learning
B)A study of how much people can improve memory by practice
C)A study of when and where people laugh the most
D)A study comparing psychotherapy to antidepressant medications

Question

Which of the following would be most likely to rely on naturalistic observations?​
A)A comparison of how two drugs affect animal learning
B)​A study of how much people can improve memory by practice
C)​A study of when and where people laugh the most
D)​A study comparing psychotherapy to antidepressant medications

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observation is most commonly used when studying human behavior in natural settings. Option C is the study of human behavior, specifically when and where people laugh the most, which would be best observed through naturalistic observation. The other options may involve controlled experiments or other research methods.

Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Rely