Multiple Choice
Which of the following alternatives correctly identifies BOTH an advantage AND a disadvantage of observational methods?
A) Observational methods are highly reflective of actual behaviour, but they can only be applied to the study of animals.
B) Observational methods are highly reflective of actual behaviour, but they are prone to biases.
C) Observational methods allow cause-and-effect conclusions, but they can be highly artificial.
D) Observational methods allow control over variables, but they are prone to biases.
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