Some psychologists studied the bullying behaviour by elementary school-aged children as it occurred during school recess. They found that
A)the observations made during the research permitted causal conclusions about bullying behaviour
B)the research methods did not influence the children's behaviours
C)the schoolmates were frequently present during bullying episodes but rarely intervened
D)naturalistic observation was not an effective research method for studying children's bullying behaviour

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The presence of schoolmates during bullying episodes without intervention is a common finding in studies on bullying behavior, indicating that observers often do not step in to stop the bullying. This choice is consistent with research findings on the social dynamics of bullying among children. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because naturalistic observation, while it can provide valuable insights into behaviors as they naturally occur, does not allow for causal conclusions (A), can potentially influence behaviors being observed (B), and is actually an effective method for studying behaviors like bullying in natural settings (D).

Some Psychologists Studied the Bullying Behaviour by Elementary School-Aged Children