Ramesh went to McDonald's to observe people eating in fast-food restaurants. He brought a camera crew and bright lights, and they all wore yellow jump suits. Ramesh said he wanted to do a naturalistic observation but may have had some problems because of __________.
A) room crowding
B) observer effects
C) participant observation
D) eating McDonald's food

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Ramesh's use of bright lights, a camera crew, and wearing yellow jump suits would likely cause observer effects, meaning that the presence of the observers could influence the behavior of the people being observed. This would not be a true naturalistic observation because the participants are aware of being watched and could alter their behavior as a result. Room crowding, participant observation, and eating McDonald's food are not relevant factors in this scenario.

Ramesh Went to McDonald's to Observe People Eating in Fast-Food