Final answer:
A naturalistic assessment occurs in a natural context and allows for observations of behavior as it naturally occurs.
Step-by-step explanation:
A(n) naturalistic assessment occurs in a situation that is different from training; a situation more natural to where the behavior will likely occur. Naturalistic observations involve observing behavior in its natural context. A developmental psychologist might observe how children behave on a playground, at a daycare center, or in the child's own home. While this research approach provides a glimpse into how children behave in their natural settings, researchers have very little control over the types and/or frequencies of displayed behavior.