In a naturalistic observation,the phenomenon in which the behaviour of the participants being observed changes because they are being watched is called:
A)observer bias.
B)participant observation.
C)observer effect.
D)representative sampling.

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Observer effect refers to the phenomenon in which the behavior of the participants being observed changes because they are being watched. This can occur in naturalistic observation as well as other research methods. Observer bias refers to the researcher's preconceived notions or expectations influencing their observations. Participant observation involves the researcher immersing themselves in the group being observed. Representative sampling involves selecting a sample that is representative of the population of interest.

In a Naturalistic Observation,the Phenomenon in Which the Behaviour of the Participants