What Is the Primary Purpose of a Structured Interview

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a structured interview?

• A)To obtain information about the client in a shorter amount of time than with other types of interviews
• B)To obtain a greater amount of information about the client than other types of interviews
• C)To prevent the client from deviating off-topic during the interview
• D)To determine whether or not the client meets diagnostic criteria for a specific mental disorder

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Definitions:

Psychic Agent

An entity or element within the psyche that is responsible for specific mental functions or activities, often discussed in psychoanalytic theory.

Cognitive Processes

Mental actions or operations that include thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and memory.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability arising from the equal action of opposing forces.

Self-reinforcement

Administering rewards or punishments to oneself for meeting, exceeding, or falling short of one’s own expectations or standards.