Shanna goes to Dr. Henderson for a first interview. He diagnoses her with a depressive disorder. She then goes to Dr. Smithson, because her friend recommended her. Dr. Smithson diagnoses Shanna with an anxiety disorder. This demonstrates a problem with ________

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This demonstrates a lack of reliability in the diagnostic process, as two different clinicians have given different diagnoses for the same patient. Reliability refers to the consistency and accuracy of diagnoses across clinicians and settings. While structured interviews and multiaxial diagnosis can impact the diagnostic process, the main issue in this scenario is the lack of reliability between clinicians. Flexibility may also play a role, but it is not the primary factor in this situation.

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