During an anecdotal observation, the observer records:
A) The absence or presence of a behavior during each interval.
B) Everything observed about the individual's behavior.
C) The behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period.
D) Records whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not.

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Anecdotal observations involve recording everything observed about an individual's behavior, including specific behaviors, nonverbal cues, and environmental factors. This comprehensive recording allows for analysis and identification of patterns in behavior. Recording only the absence or presence of a behavior during each interval (A), or the behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period (C), would not provide the same level of detail or context that is essential for understanding a behavior. Recording whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not (D) is too simplistic and does not provide enough information.

During an Anecdotal Observation, the Observer Records