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What is the main purpose of clinical assessment?
What is the main purpose of clinical assessment?
- To prescribe medication for abnormal behavior
- To conduct psychotherapy sessions
- To identify strengths and weaknesses in an individual (correct)
- To diagnose psychological disorders
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of assessment?
- Understanding the individual
- Evaluating outcomes
- Conducting brain surgery (correct)
- Predicting behavior
What does diagnosis involve?
What does diagnosis involve?
- Determining psychological disorder criteria (correct)
- Performing psychotherapy
- Prescribing medication
- Planning treatment options
Which of the following is a common technique used in clinical assessment?
Which of the following is a common technique used in clinical assessment?
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What is the purpose of naturalistic observation in assessment?
What is the purpose of naturalistic observation in assessment?
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Which factor does clinical assessment NOT evaluate?
Which factor does clinical assessment NOT evaluate?
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What are intelligence tests commonly used for in clinical assessment?
What are intelligence tests commonly used for in clinical assessment?
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Which manual sets forth the criteria for psychological disorders diagnosis?
Which manual sets forth the criteria for psychological disorders diagnosis?
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What does treatment planning involve in clinical assessment?
What does treatment planning involve in clinical assessment?
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What do observations aim to do in clinical assessment?
What do observations aim to do in clinical assessment?
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