Asked by Brooke Huggins on Jul 26, 2024

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If a clinician begins by asking, "Would you tell me about yourself?", the clinician is MOST likely conducting a(n) :

A) mental status exam.
B) personality test.
C) structured interview.
D) unstructured interview.

Unstructured Interview

An interview format in which the clinician asks spontaneous questions that are based on issues that arise during the interview.

  • Discern between diverse tools for psychological assessment, covering projective tests, personality scales, and interviews that are structured as well as unstructured.
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Paulette DuraznoJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This question is an example of an unstructured interview, where the clinician allows the conversation to flow more naturally without a strict set of questions, enabling a more open-ended exploration of the patient's issues or personality.