A psychologist watches a disturbed child as she plays with other children.The psychologist will look to see whether the child is withdrawn or hostile in this social situation.The psychologist is using

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Direct observation involves observing behavior in natural settings without manipulation of the environment, and is often used in clinical psychology to assess behavior in social situations. The other options (projective approach, situational testing, and TAT technique) are not relevant to assessing behavior in social situations.

A Psychologist Watches a Disturbed Child as She Plays with Other