Which of the following is an example of naturalistic observation?

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Naturalistic observation involves observing people or animals in their natural setting without intervening, manipulating or controlling the environment. In this case, the teacher is observing children at play during recess, which is a natural setting, and is simply keeping track of how many children use each piece of playground equipment without interfering with their behavior. Option A involves a child playing a song on the piano, which does not involve observation of behavior. Option C involves bringing children into a laboratory, which is not a natural setting, and manipulating their environment to test language comprehension. Option D involves examining test scores, which is not an observation of behavior in a natural setting.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Naturalistic Observation