When Dr. Gulley begins field observation, she tries to empty her mind of stereotypes of day care. This helped her to see what was really happening, not only recognizing stereotypes. The process of "emptying her mind" is called
A) naturalism.
B) defocusing.
C) presentation of self.
D) thick description.

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Defocusing refers to the process of deliberately ignoring preconceived notions or stereotypes to observe situations more objectively and openly. This approach allows researchers like Dr. Gulley to see and understand the true nature of their observations without bias.

When Dr Gulley Begins Field Observation, She Tries to Empty Her