Dr. White is doing research in which she must diagnose clients at a mental health clinic. Because diagnostic reliability is of great concern in research, she will most likely establish diagnoses by using ________

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Standardized structured interviews are designed to ensure diagnostic reliability by using a consistent set of questions and criteria for making diagnoses. This helps to ensure that diagnoses are made consistently across clients and researchers. Open-ended interviews and time-limited interviews with varying questions may not provide as consistent and reliable diagnoses. The mental status exam is another standardized assessment tool, but it may not be sufficient for establishing a full diagnosis.

Dr White Is Doing Research in Which She Must Diagnose