Naturalistic observation is most likely to be practiced by a clinical psychologist who endorses ______.

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Naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in natural settings without any manipulation of the environment or variables. This method is often used in behavioral assessment to gather information about the individual's behavior and the context in which it occurs. Clinical psychologists who endorse behavioral assessment are most likely to use naturalistic observation. Choice A is incorrect because projective personality tests do not usually involve observation of behavior in natural settings. Choice B is incorrect because while objective personality tests may be used in clinical psychology, they are not strongly associated with observational methods. Choice D is incorrect because objective personality tests that emphasize abnormal or psychopathological aspects of personality do not necessarily require the use of naturalistic observation.

Naturalistic Observation Is Most Likely to Be Practiced by a Clinical