Which type of observational role would be most appropriate if the nurse researcher wants to identify maternal response behaviors to cries of infants with colic?
A) Concealment with intervention
B) Concealment without intervention
C) No concealment with intervention
D) No concealment without intervention

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Correct B: Concealment without intervention would promote valid observations of maternal response behaviors to infants' cries.
Incorrect A: Concealment with intervention would not allow natural observations; the mother would be prompted to a response.
Incorrect C: The mother would be aware of the observation and prompted to act,affecting validity of the observations.
Incorrect D: No concealment without intervention could affect the validity of observations owing to maternal awareness of being watched.

Which Type of Observational Role Would Be Most Appropriate If