Miranda is trying to quit smoking.As part of her behavioral assessment,she is asked to maintain a diary and record what occurred before,during and immediately following each time she smoked a cigarette,in real time.In order to do this,she had structured record sheets for each day.This type of assessment is referred to as
A)ecological momentary assessment.
B)self-report.
C)direct observation.
D)behavioral interview.

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This type of assessment, where Miranda is asked to maintain a diary and record what occurred before, during, and immediately following each time she smoked a cigarette in real-time, is called ecological momentary assessment (EMA). EMA is a method of collecting data in real-time, in the natural habitat of the person being assessed, and as such is a highly ecologically valid method of assessment. The other options listed are not as applicable to this type of assessment. Self-report typically involves questionnaires or interviews, where a person reports on their thoughts, feelings or behaviors. Direct observation involves a researcher directly watching and recording a person's behavior in real-time. Finally, behavioral interviews involve asking a person about their past behavior to gain insights into their current or future behavior.

Miranda Is Trying to Quit Smoking