Methods: Clinical interviews

Question 1

What is an example of where clinical interviews have been used in clinical psychology?

Answer 1

Kroenke et al (2008) - the PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population

Question 2

What are clinical interviews?

Answer 2

A dialogue between a psychologist and a patient

May be conducted face to face, by telephone or using videoconferencing

Question 3

What will clinical psychologists questions focus upon in a clinical interview?

Answer 3

Focus upon finding out personal data about the patient and information about their mental health

Question 4

What are the strengths of clinical interviews?

Answer 4

Qualitative data - validity

Further insight

Question 5

What are the weaknesses of clinical interviews?

Answer 5

Interview bias

Subjectivity