Roger went to McDonald's to observe people eating in fast-food restaurants.He brought a camera crew and bright lights,and they all wore yellow jump suits.Roger said he wanted to do a naturalistic observation but may have had some problems because of:
A)observer bias.
B)observer effects.
C)participant observation.
D)confirmation bias.

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By bringing a camera crew and bright lights and wearing yellow jump suits, Roger is likely to have influenced the behavior of the people he was observing. This is an example of observer effects, which are a form of reactivity where the presence of an observer alters the behavior being observed. While observer bias and confirmation bias are also possible issues with naturalistic observation, they are not as applicable in this situation. Participant observation would involve the observer actively participating in the setting they are observing, which is not the case here.

Roger Went to McDonald's to Observe People Eating in Fast-Food