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Written by: Caleb Izaguirre
Contributing author & researcher: Wendi Wang
Clinical Assessments & Key Concepts
Inferring why a behavior occurs is the first step in identification. After the cause is discovered, the treatment intervention and evaluation are conducted. Behavioral assessments face particular challenges. Presently, they are applied in the clinical field. It has measurement tools and improved devices. The assessments include decisions made in the experimental stage. In future systems, the assessments may be supported by specific associations. Clinical assessments should continue to assess disorders and use measurements to make informed decisions about potential solutions.
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