Naturally occurring situations refer to real-life environments or settings where individuals naturally behave without any artificial manipulation or control by researchers.
Related terms
Field Study: This type of research takes place outside of laboratories, typically in real-world settings such as schools, workplaces, or public spaces.
Ecological validity refers to how well findings from psychological studies conducted in natural settings can be generalized or applied to real-life situations.
Participant Reactivity: This term describes how individuals may change their behavior when they are aware that they are being observed, potentially influencing study results.