The clinical interview involves a sequential or organized set of interactions between clinician and client. It should be:
A) Conducted using a rigid step-by-step approach.
B) A relatively smooth and continuous process.
C) Conducted without any direct questioning.
D) Both c and d.
E) None of these are true because the clinical interview is unstructured.

Question

The clinical interview involves a sequential or organized set of interactions between clinician and client. It should be:
A) Conducted using a rigid step-by-step approach. 
B) A relatively smooth and continuous process.
C) Conducted without any direct questioning.
D) Both c and d.
E) None of these are true because the clinical interview is unstructured.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The clinical interview involves a relatively smooth and continuous process of interaction between the clinician and client, rather than a rigid step-by-step approach or no direct questioning. While it is not completely unstructured, it allows the clinician to allow the conversation to flow naturally while still covering necessary topics.

The Clinical Interview Involves a Sequential or Organized Set of Interactions