Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the structured interview?
A) It can cause the examiner to miss important pieces of information because items are pre-determined.
B) It creates an atmosphere that might be experienced as dehumanizing by the client.
C) It can result in misinterpretation of items by clients, or of client responses by examiners, when working with minority clients or others who may be less familiar with items.
D) It may focus too much on one area at the exclusion of others.

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All of the other options are disadvantages of the structured interview, but D is not a disadvantage. A structured interview can be designed to cover multiple areas and can even include open-ended questions to allow for flexibility in the discussion.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Disadvantage of the Structured