Asking people how they feel is an example of ______________ while having people choose a response from several different options is an example of _____________.

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Direct assessment involves directly asking individuals about their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors (e.g., asking how they feel), whereas indirect assessment involves having individuals respond to stimuli that may indirectly reveal their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors (e.g., choosing a response from several different options). Therefore, asking people how they feel is an example of direct assessment, and having people choose a response from several different options is an example of indirect assessment. None of the other options accurately capture this distinction.

Asking People How They Feel Is an Example of ______________