When you watch dogs play in the park or watch how your professors conduct their classes, you are engaging in a form of __________.

A) case study research
B) naturalistic observation
C) survey research
D) psychometric study

Naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in its natural context, without any manipulation or interference from the researcher. Watching dogs play in the park or observing how professors conduct their classes are examples of naturalistic observation. Case study research involves in-depth analysis of a particular individual or group, survey research involves gathering data from a large number of people through questionnaires or interviews, and psychometric study involves the development and validation of psychological tests.