When psychologists systematically observe and record behaviors as they occur in their natural settings, they are using a descriptive method called:
A) case study survey research.
B) meta-analysis.
C) naturalistic observation.
D) the experimental method.

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Naturalistic observation is a method where psychologists observe and record behaviors in their natural settings without any interference or manipulation from the researchers. This method helps to provide a detailed description of the behavior and can be particularly useful in studying complex behaviors in their natural contexts. Option A refers to studying a single individual or group in depth, option B refers to a statistical analysis of previously conducted research, and option D involves manipulating one or more variables to observe their effect on behavior.

When Psychologists Systematically Observe and Record Behaviors as They Occur