In a naturalistic observation,the investigator
A) sets up a laboratory situation that evokes the behavior of interest.
B) goes into the field and records the behavior of interest.
C) uses a flexible, conversational style to probe for the participant's point of view.
D) asks each participant the same set of questions in the same way.

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A naturalistic observation involves going into the field and recording the behavior of interest as it naturally occurs. It is not artificially created in a laboratory setting. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options A, C, and D refer to different research methods such as laboratory experiments, interviews, and structured surveys.

In a Naturalistic Observation,the Investigator