While Naturalistic Observation studies offer us a rare glimp…
While Naturalistic Observation studies offer us a rare glimpse at natural behaviors of both animals and people, they are not without their own difficulties. Primary among these concerns is the fear that those that are being observed won’t act normally because they know they are being watched. This is known as the . As well, researchers using this methodology have to work against their own tendencies to see what they want to see, which is known as .