When clinicians are overly influenced by their preconceptions about clients and their clinical experience, they may be more likely to show which problem in clinical judgment?

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Excessive backward reasoning refers to clinicians relying too heavily on their past experiences with similar clients and assuming that those past experiences apply to the current client. This can lead to erroneous assumptions and a failure to properly assess and address the current client's needs.

When Clinicians Are Overly Influenced by Their Preconceptions About Clients