A Clinical Psychologist Is Evaluating a Client Recovering from a Substance

Multiple Choice

A clinical psychologist is evaluating a client recovering from a substance abuse disorder to evaluate his likelihood of relapse.Which measure is LEAST susceptible to demand characteristics?

A) measuring differences in blood pressure when exposed to drug paraphernalia
B) asking the client if he has used alcohol or drugs since their last session
C) asking the client to rate the severity of his daily cravings on a 10-point scale
D) showing the client photos of drug paraphernalia and asking him if the images are triggering cravings