Using Both Formal and Informal Assessment Tools

question 24

Multiple Choice

Using both formal and informal assessment tools:

• A)is optimal because the strengths of one method complement the other and provide an in-depth analysis of the client.
• B)is not recommended because it can get too confusing for the counselor to interpret.
• C)can compromise the quality of the assessment due to subjectivity in interpretation.
• D)can be very helpful, but is often not pragmatic in most clinical situations.

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