As data is acquired from future studies, this process can be refined. The test administrator will have to remain the best judge as to the appropriateness of this logic. We suspect that clinicians of different clinical styles and theoretical orientation will have different opinions about this. The form of client input Every question is presented visually to the client on the computer screen in a multiple choice format. The client selects one or more alternatives using the mouse or keyboard as an input device.
Questions come in two formats.
The first kind allows only one response. For example, questions asking the client to rate the perceived severity of a symptom are of this type. The other kind allows for multiple responses. The client has the opportunity to qualify or elaborate upon any answer by entering text from the keyboard. Qualifying an answer is not required.