Asked by Veronica Ramos on Jul 14, 2024

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A behavioral therapist wants his client to record for a week how often and under what circumstances the client bites his fingernails. The therapist is using which assessment procedure?

A) Direct observation
B) Observation by others
C) Self-report
D) Self-monitoring

Self-monitoring

The degree to which an individual is capable of regulating their behavior to accommodate social situations.

Direct Observation

A research method involving the careful watching and recording of behaviors as they occur in their natural setting, without interference.

Self-report

Tools or methods that rely on individuals’ accounts or perceptions of their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, providing direct but subjective data.

  • Acquire insight into the mechanism and necessity of self-evaluation in modifying conduct.
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Marissa McVey-PlummerJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The therapist is using the assessment procedure of self-monitoring, where the client records their own behavior over a period of time. The client is recording the frequency and circumstances of biting their fingernails, which is an example of self-monitoring. Direct observation, observation by others, and self-report are not applicable in this scenario as the client is recording their own behavior.