To assess parent-child interactions, a therapist instructs a parent to "please have your child put away the toys" in a play room at the therapists' office while the therapist observes their interaction.The therapist is using
A)simulated observation.
B)role-playing.
C)systematic naturalistic observation.
D)a rating scale.

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Simulated observation involves creating a controlled environment or situation that mirrors real-life scenarios for the purpose of observation and assessment. In this case, the therapist is setting up a scenario (having the child put away toys) within a controlled setting (the therapist's office) to observe the parent-child interaction, which aligns with the definition of simulated observation.

To Assess Parent-Child Interactions, a Therapist Instructs a Parent to "Please