In making a differential diagnosis, the psychologist performing the assessment gathers data from multiple sources and completes a process that is more extensive than a screening in order to determine the
A) likelihood that the patient has one disorder as opposed to another.
B) likelihood that a psychological disorder is present.
C) presence or absence of an organic basis for a specific disorder.
D) presence or absence of psychosocial factors contributing to multiple disorders.
A
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