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Naturalistic Observations

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Naturalistic observation is an observational method where researchers observe individuals' behavior in their natural environment without intervention or manipulation.

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