What Is the Most Serious Problem with Using the Observation

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the most serious problem with using the observation technique to assess personality?

• A) The presence of the observer can alter the behavior being observed.
• B) Observations do not leave much room for clinical interpretation.
• C) Observations are inherently subjective.
• D) The observation technique does not yield much data about the person.

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