A participant-observer is
A) an observer who focuses on the behaviors of individual participants.
B) a group member who actively observes the group and adapts as necessary.
C) a committee member who refrains from taking part in a meeting to be able to observe and give advice.
D) a consultant who can interrupt with comments and suggestions at any time.
E) all of these answers are correct.

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A participant-observer is a group member who actively observes the group and adapts as necessary, engaging in the group's activities while also maintaining a degree of detachment to observe and analyze the group dynamics and outcomes.

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