The process of gathering information about an individual's symptoms and the possible causes of these symptoms is referred to as

A) assessment.
B) diagnosis.
C) treatment.
D) study.

The process of gathering information about an individual's symptoms and the possible causes is referred to as assessment. Diagnosis involves identifying the specific condition or illness based on the gathered information. Treatment involves developing a plan to address the diagnosed condition, and study involves conducting research to learn more about a particular condition or illness.