Rick went to a clinical psychologist and complained that his work was never good enough. He told the psychologist that often he would do his work, feel anxious about it, and then do it again. The psychologist had Rick complete some clinical assessment inventories and discuss his other symptoms. The psychologist said that based on her evaluation and after checking symptoms in the psychiatric manual DSM-5, she decided that Rick had obsessive-compulsive disorder. The psychologist has made a basic argument because she:

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The psychologist made a diagnosis based on clinical evidence, such as assessment inventories and discussion of symptoms, before drawing a conclusion about Rick's condition.

Rick Went to a Clinical Psychologist and Complained That His