Clinical assessments made for the purpose of diagnosis typically include an evaluation of the problem behavior’s symptoms and severity, patterns of symptoms over time, and a(n) __________

A) clinical judgment as to the need for a second opinion
B) mental status exam by a collaborating psychiatrist
C) evaluation of the patient’s strengths and weaknesses
D) estimation of the length of treatment time


Answer: C

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