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clinical diagnosis

the process of identifying and determining the nature of a disorder through the study of the symptom pattern, review of medical and other records, investigation of background factors, and, where indicated, administration of psychological tests.

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coping style

coping style

the characteristic manner in which an individual confronts and deals with stress, anxiety-provoking situations, or emergencies.