Rudolph was asked a set of questions about his symptoms in his initial interview that seemed very objective. He was surprised because his friends had told him to expect probing questions such as, "Tell me about yourself." The clinician most likely conducted a _____.

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The use of objective, specific questions suggests the clinician conducted a structured interview, which is designed to elicit specific information in a systematic way. Probing questions like "Tell me about yourself" are more likely to be asked in an unstructured interview. Behavioral observations involve directly observing the client's behavior, while projective tests involve presenting ambiguous stimuli and asking the client to respond with their interpretations. Standard mental health exams are typically more comprehensive than an initial interview and may include self-report measures and assessments of intellectual functioning.

Rudolph Was Asked a Set of Questions About His Symptoms