Jacqueline, a school psychologist, is observing a child in her classroom. Jacqueline is completing a structured checklist of the child’s disruptive behaviors while the child is interacting with peers. What best describes the type of observation Jacqueline is doing?

A. direct, naturalistic, and obtrusive

B. direct, naturalistic, and unobtrusive

C. direct, contrived, and unobtrusive

D. direct, contrived, and obtrusive

B. direct, naturalistic, and unobtrusive

Explanation:

Direct observation: Direct observation is a famous technique that is used by a researcher. In this technique, the researcher sits passively and observe the subjects. What the subject is doing and what is behavior interpreted by a subject.

Naturalistic observation: This observation occurs in natural settings. In this technique the observe the behavior naturally. There is no biased occurrence in the behavior of a person.

Unobtrusive observation: This is the technique that is used by a researcher. In this technique, the subject is unaware that he is being observed by someone.