A behavioral therapist wants his client to record for a week how often and under what circumstances the client bites his fingernails. The therapist is using which assessment procedure?
A) Direct observation
B) Observation by others
C) Self-report
D) Self-monitoring

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The therapist is using the assessment procedure of self-monitoring, where the client records their own behavior over a period of time. The client is recording the frequency and circumstances of biting their fingernails, which is an example of self-monitoring. Direct observation, observation by others, and self-report are not applicable in this scenario as the client is recording their own behavior.

A Behavioral Therapist Wants His Client to Record for a Week