In Assessing a Depressed Client, a Psychologist Should

question 31

Multiple Choice

In assessing a depressed client, a psychologist should:

• A) observe the clients behavior to get a feeling of the risk of suicide
• B) ask indirect questions to try to piece together the risk of suicide
• C) ask direct questions to determine the risk of suicide
• D) immediately refer the client to a suicide hotline

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