Clinical Interviewing May Also Be Known As

question 29

Multiple Choice

Clinical interviewing may also be known as:

• A) Intake interviews
• B) Initial interviews
• C) Psychiatric interviews
• D) Diagnostic interviews
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Mental Dysfunction

A broad term that refers to abnormalities in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning, often impairing daily life.

Lesser Crime

An offense that is considered less severe in terms of legal classification and potential punishment.

Investigative Psychology

This is the intersection of psychology, criminology, and forensic science, primarily focused on the analysis of criminal behavior.

Serial Killer

An individual who commits a series of murders, often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic, predictable behavior pattern.