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underdiagnosis/overdiagnosis  

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  • Assessment and diagnosis of an individual's problems and concerns represent important precursors to effective counseling. In order to help someone, the counselor must formulate an accurate appraisal of the problems to be targeted in the counseling process. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Underdiagnosis/Overdiagnosis]

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