Which Is True of Behavioral Observation

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which is true of behavioral observation?

• A) It is not necessary if there are parental reports of the child's behavior.
• B) It can be fully assessed by informally observing the child's behavior in the clinic.
• C) The clinician can observe analog tasks to mimic the situations in which children engage in daily life.
• D) Naturalistic observations are most commonly used by clinicians who work in hospitals.

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