A clinical psychologist is evaluating a client recovering from a substance abuse disorder to evaluate his likelihood of relapse.Which measure is LEAST susceptible to demand characteristics?

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Measuring differences in blood pressure when exposed to drug paraphernalia is the least susceptible to demand characteristics because it is an objective measure that does not rely on self-report or the client's interpretation of the stimuli. Self-report measures, such as asking the client if they have used drugs or alcohol since their last session or asking them to rate the severity of their cravings, may be influenced by social desirability or the client's tendency to give answers they believe the clinician wants to hear. Showing the client photos of drug paraphernalia and asking if they trigger cravings may also be influenced by demand characteristics, as the client may feel pressured to report experiencing cravings in the presence of drug-related stimuli.

A Clinical Psychologist Is Evaluating a Client Recovering from a Substance