When a researcher conducts a clinical interview, the interviewer
A) asks everyone the same set of questions in the same order.
B) asks questions from a standard set of questions, but in random order from one respondent to another.
C) talks to a third party who is familiar with the experiences of the person who is the subject of the interview.
D) can ask additional questions based on the respondent's answers or ask the respondent to expand on an answer.

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The clinical interview is typically a flexible process in which the interviewer can ask follow-up questions or request clarification based on the respondent's answers. This means that choice A (asking everyone the same set of questions in the same order) is not accurate, while choice B (asking questions from a standard set of questions, but in random order from one respondent to another) is not the norm in clinical interviews. Choice C (talking to a third party who is familiar with the experiences of the person who is the subject of the interview) is an option in some cases, but it is not the main focus of the clinical interview. Therefore, the best answer is D because it accurately describes the flexibility of the clinical interview.

When a Researcher Conducts a Clinical Interview, the Interviewer