A major strength of the clinical interview is that it
A) makes comparing individuals' responses very easy.
B) is directed toward understanding a culture or distinct social group.
C) can provide a large amount of information in a fairly brief period.
D) allows researchers to see the behavior of interest as it occurs in natural settings.

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The clinical interview is known for its ability to obtain a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. This is because it is a structured and focused method of obtaining information from a patient or client. The other choices are not accurate because the clinical interview is not really suited for comparing individuals' responses or observing behavior in natural settings. It is also not specifically geared towards understanding a culture or social group (this would be better served by a method like ethnography).

A Major Strength of the Clinical Interview Is That It