Dr. Grenard, wishing to study the behavior of prisoners, arranges to dress as a prison guard so that she can stand in the recreation area and study unobtrusively the actions and interactions of the inmates. She is employing which of the following research tools?
A. random sampling
B. correlational
C. research naturalistic observation
D. quasi-experimental

C

Explanation:

It's naturalistic observation because Dr. Grenard is observing them by dressing up as a fellow prisoner so they'll act in their natural environment.

answer:

a socially defined position in a group or in society is called a social status. with that definition, it is also added as the society having expectations, rights and duties with respect to the society. an ascribed status is when a person is gets respect from society because of his family, ancestors, etc.