Under the instructions of a psychologist, Grace's mother records the number of times Grace hits her brother at home and what happens immediately before the hitting. In this situation, Grace's mother is:

A) acting as a participant observer.
B) demonstrating observer bias.
C) conducting structured observations.
D) engaging in self-monitoring behavior.

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Johnny Charlestin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Grace's mother is acting as a participant observer because she is part of the environment being studied (her family) and is observing and recording behaviors (Grace hitting her brother) and the antecedents to those behaviors within that natural setting.

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