A behavior modification 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

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The therapist is having the client engage in self-monitoring, as they are being asked to record their own behavior (i.e. how often and under what circumstances they bite their nails). Direct observation would require the therapist to observe the behavior themselves, while observation by others would involve having someone else report on the client's behavior. Self-report would involve asking the client to report how often and under what circumstances they bite their nails without necessarily tracking their actual behavior.

A Behavior Modification Therapist Wants His Client to Record for a Week