Structured Diagnostic Interviews Were Developed Primarily to

question 40

Multiple Choice

Structured diagnostic interviews were developed primarily to

• A)help mental health professionals agree on the general features of a disorder.
• B)help the client feel more comfortable in the interview setting.
• C)improve inter-rater reliability in assigning diagnoses among mental health professionals.
• D)all of the above.

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