Which of the following is not a "natural" situation for observation?
A)getting people to participate in a simulated store situation so that their
Behavior can be observed
B)when the observed has no knowledge that they are being observed
C)observer plays no part in the behavior of interest
D)all of these
E)none of these

Question

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A simulated store situation is not a natural situation for observation as it is a contrived or artificial environment that may influence participants' behavior in unnatural ways. Natural situations for observation involve observing people in their everyday activities, without any interference or manipulation from the observer. B and C are both natural situations for observation, as the observer plays no part in the behavior of interest and the observed has no knowledge that they are being observed. Therefore, D and E are not the correct answer as they include both natural and unnatural situations for observation.

Which of the Following Is Not a "Natural" Situation for Observation