In their study of the diagnostic reliability of DSM-IV diagnoses,Chmielewsi et al.(2015)used the "gold standard" in diagnostic instruments.The tool they used was the
A) MAST-2.
B) SCID I/P.
C) SCI-5.
D) Semi-Structured Diagnostic Interview (SSDI).

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The gold standard in diagnostic instruments for mental disorders is typically considered to be the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID) or its variants. In this case, Chmielewski et al. used the SCID I/P, which is a widely used and well-validated diagnostic interview that assesses for DSM-IV criteria for various mental disorders. The other options listed (MAST-2, SCI-5, and SSDI) are not specific diagnostic instruments for mental disorders or may not have the validation and reliability of the SCID.

In Their Study of the Diagnostic Reliability of DSM-IV Diagnoses,Chmielewsi