Psychologists who carefully watch the behavior of chimpanzee societies in the jungle are using a research method known as:

Correct answer: D. naturalistic observationManagement Sciences Mcqs

  • A. the case study
  • B. experimentation
  • C. random sampling
  • D. naturalistic observationManagement Sciences Mcqs

Explanation

Naturalistic observation involves systematically watching behavior in its normal setting without manipulating the environment, as when chimpanzee societies are observed in the jungle. Experimentation would require deliberately changing conditions or variables.

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