One Limitation of the Clinical Interview as an Assessment Tool

question 78

Multiple Choice

One limitation of the clinical interview as an assessment tool is the:

• A) lack of validity in minority groups.
• B) rigidity of the approach.
• C) clinician's possible overreliance on first impressions.
• D) time gap between client sessions.

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Definitions:

Cell Membrane

The thin, flexible barrier that surrounds cells, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Action Potential

A short-lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, facilitating neural communication.

Absolute Refractory Period

A phase during the action potential of a neuron in which it is impossible for the neuron to fire again, regardless of the strength of any incoming stimuli.

Neural Impulse

Also known as an action potential, it is the electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron.