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    The document summarizes observations of a student, Lydia, made over two class periods. It notes that Lydia was well put together, made eye contact with teachers, took notes neatly, and read quietly during class. Based on these observations, the author hypothesizes that Lydia seems like a well-mannered, serene person who enjoys reading. However, the author acknowledges that naturalistic observations can only provide limited insights and are not a true representation of Lydia's personality since many factors could influence her behavior.

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    The document summarizes observations of a student, Lydia, made over two class periods. It notes that Lydia was well put together, made eye contact with teachers, took notes neatly, and read quietly during class. Based on these observations, the author hypothesizes that Lydia seems like a well-mannered, serene person who enjoys reading. However, the author acknowledges that naturalistic observations can only provide limited insights and are not a true representation of Lydia's personality since many factors could influence her behavior.

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    The document summarizes observations of a student, Lydia, made over two class periods. It notes that Lydia was well put together, made eye contact with teachers, took notes neatly, and read quietly during class. Based on these observations, the author hypothesizes that Lydia seems like a well-mannered, serene person who enjoys reading. However, the author acknowledges that naturalistic observations can only provide limited insights and are not a true representation of Lydia's personality since many factors could influence her behavior.

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    Ellie Ha

    Ms. Smiley

    AP Psychology

    6 September 2023

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    Test subject “Lydia” is a student at Irvine High School. On August 31, 2023, she was

    reading a novel while walking into class. Lydia sits with her right leg crossed over her left and

    makes eye contact with the teacher during lectures. I noticed that she does not physically display

    emotion to an extent and refrains from extensively discussing with her group mates. She fidgets

    with her pen and ring, and occasionally writes in a separate notebook in between the current

    lecture notes. This individual is well put together and alludes to a sense of maturity and

    tranquility.

    Based on these observations, I hypothesize that Lydia is a well mannered and serene

    person. Lydia may have an interest in reading because of her absorption in her novel and her

    involvement in the AP Psychology course, which requires an substantial amount of reading. She

    might be considered a more timid individual because of her lack of involvement with her peers.

    However, this can not be confirmed without considering a variety of factors, including the

    members of her group, her mood on that particular day, etc. Her posture and physical presence in

    class leads me to believe that she is mindful of her appearance. Additionally, I think she is detail

    oriented because of her neat and pristine hairstyles.

    On September 5, 2023, I noticed Lydia reading a book while walking during the passing

    period. Similarly to the prior day of observation, she maintained eye contact with the teacher and

    displayed attentiveness throughout the class period. Her body was shifted towards the lecture
    screen and she continued her composed behavior. Lydia’s hairstyle was nearly identical as on

    August 31 and her clothing style stayed the same. During the class, she responded to a question

    regarding a double-blind procedure. Her tone stayed relatively monotone and in a casual manner.

    From these findings, I can classify Lydia as a bookworm or bibliophile. It is apparent that

    she has an extensive interest in reading as she is constantly and actively reading in her free time.

    Additionally, I assume that she is a rather passive person with an easygoing personality. Lydia is

    not seemingly outgoing or bubbly because of her lack of interaction with others. She appears to

    be more reserved and docile from her etiquette in the classroom. Based on the fact that her style

    is consistent at school, I can assume that she is routine oriented. However, this might be due to

    the fact that she wants to sustain a level of comfort when learning for hours on end. Naturally,

    these observations can not constitute or describe Lydia’s true personality, but gives some insight

    on the possibilities of her real self. The way she chooses to act towards acquaintances versus

    close friends can not be determined in this particular naturalistic observation, since the study is

    only being performed during class. Many varying factors can affect the way Lydia acts, therefore

    this examination is not a true representation or testament of her.

    This research method allows researchers to observe subjects in their natural environment

    without disrupting their everyday lives. It allows for the most authentic recordings because the

    subjects are undisturbed and unaware that they are being watched. Naturalistic observations

    allow for the most authentic and unbiased observations. The way these findings can be

    interpreted will ultimately lead to somewhat biased analyses, however it is sufficient for minor

    research studies. Despite that, researchers are not able to determine the cause or motivations

    behind these behaviors. We do not have the ability to assess any outside factors or influences that

    can affect these observations. As a result, the conclusions that are drawn from this data are
    mostly baseless assumptions. The reason why people act the way they do is mostly because of

    internal rationale and motives. Researchers can not simply monitor an individual by their

    physical attributes and same assumptions about them without taking into account other

    influences.

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