detailed inquiry

a phase of a clinical interview during which the therapist gains an understanding of the patient by asking direct questions on diverse topics, ranging from mundane questions about everyday life to highly detailed questions, for example, about particular reactions to specific events.

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Psychology term of the day

January 3rd 2025

ring chromosome 18

a congenital chromosomal disorder characterized by microcephaly, ear and eye abnormalities, and mild to severe cognitive impairment. The condition is not hereditary but due to breakage of the arms of chromosome 18, which fuse to form one or more rings of varying sizes.