Diagnostic Interview

Diagnostic Interview
Reference
: Rubin, J.
Purpose: Offers information about the person’s developmental level and personality.
Ages: No age limit specified.
Materials: Choice between 2D and 3D
Administration: No specific directive; only encouragement to create something
Inquiry: No specific inquiry questions.
Interpretation: Examiner takes note of materials chosen and interaction with materials. Ideally, dialogue stems from process and product.
Strengths: Generally perceived as enjoyable and non-threatening
Limitations: No observable or measurable goals, nor quantitative data by which to assess. No set interpretation standards or structure to assessment.
Reflection: This assessment is like the non-assessment. It simply offers the client to create something of his or her choice, and the therapist watches, gathers information, and creates a dialogue.

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