In a psychotherapy outcome study assessing the effectiveness of a new treatment for agoraphobia,a behavioural therapist would likely be MOST interested in which of the following client measures?

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A behavioural therapist would be most interested in direct behavioural observations of the clients, as this aligns with the principles of behavioural therapy and allows for a more objective assessment of progress. While therapists' ratings and clients' self-reports may be useful, they are subject to bias and may not accurately reflect the clients' actual behaviour. Ratings made by partners may also be useful, but may not be as relevant to the treatment of agoraphobia as the clients' own behaviours. Self-reported behavioural changes may provide valuable insight, but may also be subject to bias and may not reflect actual changes in behaviour.

In a Psychotherapy Outcome Study Assessing the Effectiveness of a New