Dr.Hall,a clinical psychologist,decides to conduct a behavioural assessment of five-year-old Sarah,instead of a clinical interview,after her parents report that she has had repeated and often physical conflicts with other children on the playground.Why is a behavioural assessment preferable in this case?

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As young children are less able to verbally communicate their problems and experiences, a behavioural assessment is preferable in this case to observe Sarah's behaviour and identify any patterns or triggers for her conflicts with other children. A structured interview may also be too stressful for a young child and could potentially result in inaccurate information. While it is possible that the parents could be exaggerating the problem, this is not necessarily a reason to prefer a behavioural assessment over a clinical interview. There is no indication that young children often deliberately withhold information from authority figures, so option D is not a relevant consideration in this case.

DrHall,a Clinical Psychologist,decides to Conduct a Behavioural Assessment of Five-Year-Old