Dr.Baird collects data on approach behaviors between strangers at the mall on weekend afternoons.A strength of this naturalistic observational approach is that it:

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A strength of naturalistic observation is that it occurs in a real-world setting, which allows for the observation of behavior in a more natural and authentic context compared to artificial laboratory settings. This can increase the external validity of the study, which means that the findings can be generalized to other real-world contexts. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because naturalistic observation does not involve a structured set of interview questions. Option C is incorrect because naturalistic observation does not allow for more control over the observational setting than laboratory settings. Option D is incorrect because stress is not necessarily a factor in this study, and the study is not specifically focused on stress.

DrBaird Collects Data on Approach Behaviors Between Strangers at the Mall