Jim is experiencing strong sadness, frequent crying spells and decreased interest in once-enjoyable activities; he has stopped working out at the local gym, a dramatic decrease from his previous routine of five weekly visits. Once a treatment is formulated and enacted, how would a behavior therapist likely measure changes in Jim’s condition?
Subjectively evaluate Jim’s mood at the beginning of each therapy session.
Identify an increase or decrease in number of crying spells and weekly trips to the gym.
Ask Jim how he’s feeling through once-weekly phone sessions.
Monitor increases or decreases in Jim’s strong sadness.
