The observation of behavior as it occurs in natural settings is known as ________.

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Naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in a natural setting without any manipulation or control by the observer. This allows for a more accurate picture of behavior as it occurs in everyday life. The other choices (correlational observation, social observation, quasi-experimental observation, and systematic observation) all involve some form of manipulation or control by the observer, which may impact the accuracy of the observations.

The Observation of Behavior as It Occurs in Natural Settings