Alison has claustrophobia that interferes significantly with her daily life. When she presents for treatment, the behavioral clinician spends an early session placing her in various highly controlled situations involving different levels of enclosure (e.g., a small room, an elevator, a closet) and collects data on Alison's behavior, her emotional responses, and physiological indices like electrodermal activity. What is the term for this type of assessment?
a. naturalistic observation
b. controlled performance technique
c. ecological momentary assessment
d. behavioral analysis
Question 2The important feature of _________ is that the environment is designed such that it is likely that the assessor will observe the targeted behavior or interactions.
a. controlled observation
b. behavioral assessment
c. time-sampling techniques
d. role-playing techniques
Question 3Controlled observation is sometimes referred to as
a. systematic observation.
b. analogue behavioral observation.
c. functional analysis.
d. behavioral assessment.
Question 4Naturalistic observation has taken place in
a. client's homes.
b. schools.
c. psychiatric hospitals.
d. all of the above
Question 5ALL BUT WHICH of the following is a disadvantage of naturalistic observation?
a. Compared to other methods, naturalistic observation methods are relatively new and untested.
b. Clinical psychologists are ethically bound to ensure that people are not observed without their knowledge
c. It is expensive to maintain trained observers.
d. It is not always practicable to observe individuals outside of institutional settings.
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