Each of the Following Is an Advantage to Direct Observation

question 462

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is an advantage to direct observation as an assessment technique EXCEPT ________.

• A)there is usually a consensus in defining problems in behavioural terms
• B)observations can be videotaped for more extensive analysis of behaviour patterns
• C)it does not rely on clients' self-reports
• D)it can suggest appropriate strategies for intervention

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Definitions:

Psychotic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an impaired relationship with reality, often including delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Schizophrenia

A complex psychiatric disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, often characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Milieu Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that uses the patient's immediate social environment to help them adjust and cope with challenges.

Self-respect

A sense of personal worth and dignity that guides one's behavior and attitudes towards oneself and others.