Question

Dr. Johnson is asked to assess Martha. He decides he will administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 because he knows it is well-supported by research. In this situation, Dr. Johnson is practicing ______.

Answer 1

Dr. Johnson is asked to assess Martha. He decides he will administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 because he knows it is well-supported by research. In this situation, Dr. Johnson is practicing evidence-based assessment.

Explanation :

Evidence based assessment : Use of research and theory to guide :

• The selection of constructs to be assessed for a specific assessment purpose.
• The methods and measures to be used in the assessment.
• The manner in which assessment process unfolds (including integration and interpretation of assessment data)

Hence in the above scenario, Dr. Johnson is practicing evidence-based assessment.