In discussing his child's problem behaviours with a therapist,Fred is asked to review a checklist of more than 100 specific problem behaviours and place a check mark next to each behaviour that applies to his child.This checklist is known as a ________.

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The scenario describes a behavioural rating scale, which typically includes a long list of specific behaviours that can be checked off to assess the presence or severity of a particular problem or symptom. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe the situation. A behavioural approach task, for example, would involve setting up specific situations to observe and modify behaviour. A social desirability scale is used to measure the degree to which individuals respond in a socially desirable way on self-report measures. A social reactivity scale would measure how individuals respond to social situations.

In Discussing His Child's Problem Behaviours with a Therapist,Fred Is