An educational psychologist used a covert structured observation to investigate prosocial behavior and honesty in young adults across different environments. The research was conducted in three locations: a university library study area, an open-plan office reception, and a queue at a festival food truck. The researcher staged a situation where a confederate 'accidentally' dropped a £20 note from their pocket in front of unsuspecting individuals. The researcher recorded responses including active return of the money, pocketing the money, pointing it out to another bystander, or ignoring the occurrence entirely.