Which method should be used to assess changes in parent-child interactions as part of a family intervention?
a. Self-written reflections
b. Direct observation
c. Detailed questions
d. Anecdotal accounts
B
Direct observation should be used to assess changes in parent-child interactions since the family psychotherapist is provided with the opportunity to evaluate the interactions without the bias of the parties involved. The remaining options reflect the opinions, feelings, and biases of the individual creating them.
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a. from the right side. b. from the left side. c. from the center. d. from either side.
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a. brain stem. b. cerebellum. c. cerebrum. d. spinal cord.