Documentation and ReportingDifficulty 2/5
Which session-note entry is written objectively?
- AClient screamed for 3 minutes after the first demand, then completed 4 of 5 trials with a gestural prompt
- BClient was being manipulative to avoid math
- CClient seemed tired so the session went poorly
- DClient was in a bad mood and refused to work
Show answer and rationale
Correct: A. Objective notes report observed behavior and measured outcomes without inferring emotions or motives. Screaming duration and trial performance are observable; mood, manipulation and tiredness are interpretations.
- D — 'Bad mood' is an inference.
- B — 'Manipulative' assigns a motive.
- C — 'Seemed tired' and 'poorly' are subjective judgements.