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) clinical case study.
B) ablation.
C) ESB.
D) functional analysis.

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The technique described in the scenario is a clinical case study, where a detailed examination is done on a particular patient's medical history, symptoms, and behavior. This allows for a more in-depth understanding of the patient's condition and helps the healthcare team determine appropriate treatment options. Ablation refers to the removal or destruction of tissue, ESB (electrical stimulation of the brain) is a method used to map brain function, and functional analysis is a type of behavior assessment usually done in applied behavior analysis. None of these terms accurately describe the technique used in the scenario.

A Psychiatrist Does a Lengthy and Thorough Examination of a Patient