A procedure to identify individuals who may have clinically significant problems or who may be at risk for developing such problems is referred to as a _______ procedure.

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A screening procedure is specifically designed to identify individuals who may have a particular problem or be at risk for developing it, but it does not provide a specific diagnosis. Diagnostic procedures are used to provide a specific diagnosis for an individual who has already been identified as having a potential problem. Treatment-planning and treatment-evaluation procedures are focused on the development and assessment of treatment plans for individuals who have already been diagnosed with a problem.

A Procedure to Identify Individuals Who May Have Clinically Significant