Sometimes observers in naturalistic observation see what they expect to see even when it doesn't occur.This problem is called
A) observer bias.
B) pro-social interaction effect.
C) observer effect.
D) halo effect.

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Observer bias refers to the tendency of observers to see what they expect to see or to interpret events in ways that confirm their preconceptions. This can lead to inaccurate or biased observations, particularly in naturalistic observation where the observer's own perceptions and beliefs may influence their observations. The other answer choices are not relevant to this problem.

Sometimes Observers in Naturalistic Observation See What They Expect to See