What term refers to the practice of observing and recording one's own behavior?

• A. Genogram
• B. Self-monitoring
• C. Narrative recording
• D. Event Recording

Answer: (B)

Self-monitoring is the practice of observing and recording your own behavior in a systematic way. It means you track what you do, when it happens, how often or how long it lasts, and sometimes what happens before or after the behavior. This turns private experience into observable data you can analyze, which helps you become more aware of patterns and triggers, set specific goals, and apply strategies to change what you’re tracking. For example, someone trying to reduce a habit might note each instance, the situation it occurred in, and what helped them respond differently.

The other terms refer to different ideas: a genogram is a family relationships map, not about tracking personal behavior; narrative recording is more descriptive storytelling about events rather than structured self-data collection; event recording involves an external observer counting occurrences, whereas self-monitoring is done by the person whose behavior is being tracked.