Which of the following statements is true about the Boston Process Approach (BPA) to neuropsychological assessment?
A) There is a strong emphasis on qualitative data.
B) It requires all examinees to take the same set of instruments.
C) It has been heavily researched and there is ample psychometric data available.
D) Results are widely accepted in courts of law.
E) All of these are true.

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The Boston Process Approach (BPA) places a strong emphasis on qualitative data which is gathered through comprehensive interviews and observation of the examinee's behavior. While the BPA incorporates standardized measures, it does not require all examinees to take the same set of instruments. There has been some research on the BPA, but not as much as on other assessment approaches. Results from the BPA may be used in legal proceedings, but they are not widely accepted in courts of law as the approach is less standardized compared to some other neuropsychological assessment methods.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Boston