ASWB Social Work Bachelor's Exam Prep

Answer: C -The first step in a psychological assessment is a bio psychosocial history, which involvees identifying chief complaint, past psychological history, present illnesses, and current mental status. Sometimes this information is difficult to obtain if the patient is unwilling to aid in disclosure. Once this information is obtained, neurological and psychological testing can take place. When all information is collected, the patient is informed of the results and treatment begins.