Bryan is working with a couple who has reported marital problems. He is working from a CBFT perspective, and thinks that it would be helpful to have a detailed and accurate account of the problems the couple wants to work on. Bryan asks the couple to log the frequency, duration, and severity of specific behavioral symptoms such as their anger, outbursts, conflict, and social withdrawal. This is known as what type of assessment?
A) necessary intake procedures
B) creating a contingent environment
C) baseline functioning
D) arbitrary inference

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This is an example of a baseline functioning assessment, which involves gathering specific data about the frequency, duration, and severity of specific behaviors in order to establish a baseline from which progress can be measured. This information can be used to develop targeted interventions and evaluate their effectiveness. Necessary intake procedures and creating a contingent environment may be part of the overall assessment process, but they do not specifically refer to this type of assessment. Arbitrary inference is not related to this scenario.

Bryan Is Working with a Couple Who Has Reported Marital