Critics of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) argue that it:
A. does not prove to be adequate assessment for the complicated clinical syndrome of depression.
B. is incapable of responding to the new manifestations of depressive symptoms.
C. is too easy to administer, and increases the likelihood that clients will provide false responses.
D. does not clearly differentiate between depressive symptoms and general distress related to other disorders.
Answer: D
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