One major way in which the assessment of adaptive behavior differs from the assessment of other domains is that
A) evidence of the instrument's reliability is not needed
B) group administration is the most common approach, even for diagnosis
C) all devices are criterion referenced
D) assessment is indirect (another person rates), not direct

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Adaptive behavior assessment typically involves gathering information from someone who knows the individual well (e.g., a parent, caregiver, or teacher) rather than directly testing the individual's skills. This is because adaptive behavior encompasses practical, everyday skills that an individual uses to function and meet the demands of his or her environment, which can be more accurately reported by observers in natural settings.

One Major Way in Which the Assessment of Adaptive Behavior