Why is it important to attempt to improve an observation’s ecological validity?

In order to improve informal observation methods, clinicians should
lengthen the first interview session to facilitate the sharing of anecdotal
information.
consult with other clinicians about information obtained during early inter-
views.
observe overt behaviors and place greater emphasis on them during the inter-
view.
focus on establishing a diagnosis as quickly as possible.
22. Why is it important to attempt to improve an observation’s ecological validity?
Greater ecological validity can help clinicians design treatment programs that
can be more easily implemented in home, school or work environments.
It is important that clinicians be aware of everyone’s carbon footprint.
The greater the ecological validity, the more sophisticated the diagnosis.
All of the above
When a researcher or clinician obtains information contained in records such
as medical reports or school transcripts, she
is risking violating the privacy of the subject or client.
is likely to be including non-essential information that might cloud clinical
judgment.
does not need to worry about confidentiality issues.
is using nonreactive or unobtrusive measurements.
24. Self-monitoring
requires the client to record various events and behaviors occurring in their
daily life.
is often used by behaviorally-oriented clinicians to establish base-rates of
behavior.
may not provide accurate information about addictive behavior.
all of the above
25. Another term for controlled observations is
analog behavior observations.
situation tests ..
contrived observations.
all of the above are synonymous with controlled observations
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