When a client tracks their activities from dinner until bed, what type of record are they keeping?

The correct answer is that the client is keeping anecdotal records. Anecdotal records are descriptive accounts of specific incidents or activities as they occur, often capturing details about behaviors, interactions, and thoughts without structured formats. By tracking activities from dinner until bed, the client is creating a narrative that reflects their evening routine and how they engage with various activities during that time. This method is particularly useful in understanding patterns or specific events that may influence behavior or mood.

In contrast, session logs are typically used to summarize the content and outcomes of specific therapy or counseling sessions rather than ongoing daily activities. Time samples involve collecting data at specific intervals or time frames to observe frequency or duration of particular behaviors, which doesn’t align with tracking an entire evening. Behavior charts are more structured and used to monitor specific behaviors over time, often with measurable outcomes, rather than providing a narrative account of one's activities. Thus, keeping a detailed account of activities from dinner until bed indeed corresponds to the concept of anecdotal records.