Valentina is engaged in naturalistic observation. In which of these projects is she MOST likely engaged?
A) asking a sample of college students a set of questions about their tendency to become angry in different situations
B) studying the social behaviors of an autistic boy
C) observing interactions between subordinates and their supervisors in a large corporate office
D) examining crime statistics from the Department of Justice to see if the rate of property crimes is related to the rate of violent crimes

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Naturalistic observation involves studying behaviors in their natural environments without intervention. Observing interactions in a corporate office fits this definition, as it involves watching real-world interactions in their natural setting.

Valentina Is Engaged in Naturalistic Observation