A Clinical Psychologist Is Evaluating a Client Recovering from a Substance

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Multiple Choice

A clinical psychologist is evaluating a client recovering from a substance abuse disorder to evaluate his likelihood of relapse.Which measure is LEAST susceptible to demand characteristics?

• A)measuring differences in blood pressure when exposed to drug paraphernalia
• B)asking the client if he has used alcohol or drugs since their last session
• C)asking the client to rate the severity of his daily cravings on a 10-point scale
• D)showing the client pictures of drug paraphernalia and asking him if the pictures are triggering cravings

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