A clinician wants to understand the everyday interactions between a parent and a child. The BEST assessment tool for this is:

A) self-monitoring.
B) naturalistic observation.
C) polygraph questioning.
D) unstructured interview.

Naturalistic Observation

An investigative technique where individuals are studied in their natural settings without interference from the researcher.

Assessment Tool

Methods and instruments used to evaluate, measure, and document the readiness, learning progress, skill acquisition, or educational needs of individuals.

Everyday Interactions

The routine, often mundane exchanges and activities that occur in daily life, including conversations, gestures, and other forms of social engagement.