When clinicians assess a client's presenting problem(s)in order to plan for treatment,which of the following approaches to diagnosis reflects a developmental viewpoint?
A)Consider those issues in a client's life which result from multifinality.
B)Count the number of symptoms currently manifested in order to reach a specific diagnosis.
C)Assess the person's level of symptomology on a checklist and assign a diagnosis only when a certain percentile has been reached.
D)Assess the nature of the problem by considering the person's unique history,interpersonal context,and challenges in the extrapersonal environment.

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The developmental viewpoint in diagnosis considers the individual's unique history and context. Option A refers to the concept of multifinality which involves considering how a single starting point may lead to different outcomes. Option B and C are more categorical or symptom-based approaches to diagnosis.

When Clinicians Assess a Client's Presenting Problem(s)in Order to Plan