A psychiatrist does a lengthy and thorough examination of a patient in a hospital. This patient was the victim of a car accident, in which a pen that was lying on the dashboard actually pierced her skull and her brain. The psychiatrist performs physical examinations, interviews with the patient and family members, and closely observes her behavior. This technique is known as a(n)
A)case study.
B)ablation.
C)ESB.
D)functional analysis.

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A case study is an in-depth examination of an individual or group, including various data collection methods such as interviews, observations, and physical examinations, which is what the psychiatrist is conducting.

A Psychiatrist Does a Lengthy and Thorough Examination of a Patient