A psychologist observes the confrontation between two rival neighborhood gangs from the window of an abandoned building.This method of collecting observations is best described as
A) experimental regression.
B) naturalistic observation.
C) controlled experimentation.
D) clinical case study.

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The method described is naturalistic observation, which involves observing behavior in its natural setting without any interference or manipulation by the observer. It allows for the collection of data that is highly representative of real-life behaviors, as opposed to relying on self-report or artificial laboratory settings.

A Psychologist Observes the Confrontation Between Two Rival Neighborhood Gangs