Kelvin and Maurene are both in a childhood development class and were asked by the instructor to complete an observation project. Kelvin and Maurene predetermined the behaviors they were interested in observing prior to entering the first-grade classroom on Monday morning. Kelvin and Maurene watched the first-grade classroom activity through a one-way mirror. Kelvin and Maurene are conducting a:
A) laboratory observation.
B) sleep study.
C) analogue study.
D) naturalistic observation.

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Kelvin and Maurene are conducting a naturalistic observation because they are observing behaviors in a natural setting (a first-grade classroom) without interfering or manipulating the environment.

Kelvin and Maurene Are Both in a Childhood Development Class