Multiple Choice
In a mental status exam, a clinician can make a rough estimate of the patient's intellectual functioning.What does the clinician attempt to detect by listening to the patient's speech?
A) the ability to talk about his or her problems logically and objectively
B) insight into his or her problems
C) the tendency to use abstractions and metaphors
D) the ability to speak slowly and clearly
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