Observing behaviour as it happens in real-life natural settings without imposing laboratory controls is known as the __________.
A)naturalistic observation method
B)experimental method
C)correlational method
D)psychometric approach

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Naturalistic observation involves observing behaviour in its natural setting without manipulating any of the variables. This method allows researchers to observe behaviour that would be difficult or unethical to manipulate in a laboratory setting. The other options (experimental method, correlational method, and psychometric approach) all involve some level of manipulation or control of variables.

Observing Behaviour as It Happens in Real-Life Natural Settings Without