Dr. Murphy, a clinical neuropsychologist, is conducting a clinical interview in which the primary purpose is to assign a label from the current DSM to the patient. In other words, Dr. Murphy is conducting a(n) ______.

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The diagnostic interview is conducted for the primary purpose of assigning a diagnosis from the current DSM to the patient. A mental status exam evaluates the patient's current mental state and functioning, an intake interview gathers general information about the patient, and a crisis interview is conducted in response to a current crisis or emergency situation.

Dr Murphy, a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Is Conducting a Clinical Interview