A social psychologist is interested in studying aggression in sports fans. He goes to various sporting events and keeps track of the number of aggressive acts that occur between fans using a well-defined coding system. This psychologist is using which of the following ways of measuring behaviour?
A)Self-report measures
B)Physiological measures
C)Behavioural observations
D)Scientific measures

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The psychologist is using behavioral observations to study aggression in sports fans by directly observing and recording their actions using a specific coding system. This method involves watching and noting behaviors as they occur in natural settings.

A Social Psychologist Is Interested in Studying Aggression in Sports