Researchers argue that clinicians should base decisions about psychiatric diagnoses on
A) empirical evidence.
B) moral considerations.
C) political considerations.
D) forensic evidence.

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Clinicians should base decisions about psychiatric diagnoses on empirical evidence, such as symptoms reported by the patient, observations of their behavior, and results of clinical assessments. This is the most objective and reliable way to make a diagnosis, rather than relying on moral or political considerations, or forensic evidence (which may only be relevant in legal contexts).

Researchers Argue That Clinicians Should Base Decisions About Psychiatric Diagnoses