Which of the following locations would not be considered for a naturalistic observation?
A)a home
B)a day-care centre
C)a child study lab at the university
D)a sporting event

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A child study lab at the university would not be considered a naturalistic observation because it is a controlled environment where researchers have control over variables and may manipulate the situation for research purposes. Naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in naturally occurring environments without interference or manipulation from researchers. The other options involve natural settings where observations can be made without manipulating variables.

Which of the Following Locations Would Not Be Considered for a Naturalistic