Asked by sabrina ruvalcaba on Feb 29, 2024

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What clinical assessment model is individualized,but is often subjective and lacks reliability?

A) Statistical decision-making model
B) Clinical judgment
C) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
D) American Psychiatric Association

Clinical Judgment

The process by which healthcare professionals make decisions based on their expertise, knowledge, and patient observations.

Subjective

Refers to information or interpretation based on personal opinions, feelings, or attitudes rather than external facts or evidence.

Reliability

Refers to the ability of test scores to be interpreted in a consistent and dependable manner across multiple test administrations.

  • Absorb the essence and practicality of the DSM in the realm of clinical diagnosis and evaluation.
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Marissa Mowen

Feb 29, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The clinical judgment model is individualized to each patient's unique needs, but it relies heavily on the clinician's subjective interpretation of the patient's symptoms and lacks the reliability of more standardized assessment models like the DSM.