Assessment tools are often used during the first few sessions to obtain a clearer picture of the presenting problem. When using these assessment tools, one important consideration is:

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Human nature best informs therapists that it pays to be skeptical, particularly when it comes to information reported by identified patients and their family members, given the inclination of an individual to have sought therapy. While people are programmed to get themselves necessary help, they are also programmed to keep themselves in the best possible light possible. Seeking therapy is no exception; it pays to be skeptical.

Assessment Tools Are Often Used During the First Few Sessions