Behavioral assessment relies most heavily on:
A) the use of ambiguous stimuli.
B) observing people in their own settings.
C) the rigorous standardization of personality questionnaires.
D) the interpretive skill of the examiner.

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Behavioral assessment involves observing individuals in their natural settings, which is why it relies most heavily on observing people in their own settings. The use of ambiguous stimuli (A) is more commonly associated with projective tests, and personality questionnaires (C) rely on self-report measures rather than direct observation. The interpretive skill of the examiner (D) may be important, but it is not the primary factor in behavioral assessment.

Behavioral Assessment Relies Most Heavily On