True or False: During BST, the trainee will only observe and will not practice working with the client.

The assertion that during Behavior Skills Training (BST), the trainee will only observe and will not practice working with the client is false. BST is designed to provide trainees with hands-on experience, which includes opportunities to actively practice the skills being taught.

The process typically involves several key components: instructional information, modeling of the desired behavior, rehearsal or practice of the behavior by the trainee, and feedback on their performance. Observation may be a part of the training process, especially at the beginning; however, the main goal is for the trainee to engage actively with the client to apply what they have learned. This active participation is what facilitates the effective learning of skills necessary for providing quality client care.

Therefore, the correct answer is that the statement is false, as trainees are indeed expected to practice working with clients during BST, not just observe.