A researcher conducted an in-depth examination of Jack the Ripper and concluded that there are three possible reasons for why he became a mass murderer.This research approach is an example of a
A) field experiment.
B) psychobiography.
C) systematic biography.
D) naturalistic observation.

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The researcher's in-depth examination of Jack the Ripper and their conclusion about possible reasons for his behavior suggest a psychobiographical approach, which involves analyzing an individual's life and experiences to explain their behavior. Field experiments involve manipulating variables in a naturalistic setting to observe their effects, systematic biographies involve a more comprehensive and objective examination of an individual's life, and naturalistic observations involve observing behavior in a natural setting without manipulation.

A Researcher Conducted an In-Depth Examination of Jack the Ripper