Dexter conducted a naturalistic observation as a project for a psychology class. He observed the interactions of parents and children at a restaurant. Many of the people he observed seemed to notice him. When Dexter described his work to his teacher, she suggested he find out more about the __________ effect.
A) restaurant
B) parent
C) butterfly
D) observer

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The observer effect refers to the phenomenon where people alter their behavior when they are aware that they are being observed. As Dexter noticed that many of the people he observed seemed to notice him, his teacher suggested he find out more about this effect. Therefore, the correct answer is D) observer.

Dexter Conducted a Naturalistic Observation as a Project for a Psychology