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BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT

By N., Sam M.S.

n. a process of studying and evaluating behavior in order to identify problem areas. The procedure also involves observing, reporting, and analyzing behavior patterns which are problematic , and these tasks can be accomplished through different tools and techniques. Among them are direct observation, psychological tests, and interviews.C138

Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/behavioral-assessment/ (accessed May 12, 2026).
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