Two developmental psychologists decided to conduct a structured observation of prosocial behaviour in a nursery. One of the specific target behaviours the psychologists chose to record was 'turn-taking' during group games.
Briefly explain why it is important for the psychologists to agree on an operationalised definition of 'turn-taking' before they begin their observation.
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