A psychiatrist does a lengthy and thorough examination of a patient in a hospital.This patient was the victim of a car accident, in which a pen that was lying on the dashboard actually pierced her skull and her brain.The psychiatrist performs physical examinations, interviews with the patient and family members, and closely observes her behavior.This technique is known as
A)a clinical study.
B)an ablation.
C)MRI scan.
D)deep lesioning.

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A psychiatrist performing physical examinations, interviews, and observing a patient's behavior is conducting a clinical study. An ablation is a procedure where a part of the brain is removed or destroyed. An MRI scan is an imaging technique used to visualize brain structure and function. Deep lesioning involves making precise cuts or damaging specific parts of the brain to study their function. None of these techniques fully encompass what the psychiatrist is doing in this scenario.

A Psychiatrist Does a Lengthy and Thorough Examination of a Patient