Recording the behavior of people or animals in their real-life settings without imposing laboratory conditions is known as the __________ method.
A) independent living
B) pseudo-observational
C) correlation
D) naturalistic observation

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Naturalistic observation involves observing and recording behavior in real-life settings without manipulating any variables or conditions of the environment or behavior. This method allows for the natural behavior of the subject to be observed and recorded, providing a more accurate representation of their everyday behavior. The other choices (A) independent living, (B) pseudo-observational, and (C) correlation do not accurately describe the method of observing behavior in real-life settings without laboratory conditions.

Recording the Behavior of People or Animals in Their Real-Life