An important advantage of direct behavioral observation is that:

A) it has high interrater reliability.
B) it does not rely on self-reports and self-interpretations of behaviors.
C) an individual rater can easily capture all the details of an interpersonal interaction.
D) the behavior of the individual is not forced and occurs naturally.

Interrater Reliability

A measure of how consistently different observers or raters assess the same phenomenon or behavior.

Direct Behavioral Observation

The method of assessing behavior through direct monitoring and recording of a patient's behavior in their natural environment.

Self-reports

The process by which individuals give accounts or information about themselves, often used in research or assessment.