You want to collect data in a clinic that works with children with behavior problems between the ages of 1-5 years. You need to collect some data. Which of these is the best approach?

a. observe the child with his or her primary caregiver
b. administer the child a Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory-2
c. ask the child to complete a brief questionnaire listing common psychiatric symptoms
d. ask the parent what diagnoses the child should be assigned


Answer: a.

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