Assertion: Clinical formulation refers to formulating the problem of the client in the therapeutic model being used for the treatment.
Reasoning: The clinical formulation is an one time process and psychotherapy starts after a clinical formulation.

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not Correct

The correct answer is option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not Correct

Assertion: Clinical formulation refers to formulating the problem of the client in the therapeutic model being used for the treatment.  This is true. Clinical formulation is the therapist’s structured understanding of the client’s problems, based on psychological theory and the therapy model chosen (e.g., CBT, psychodynamic therapy).
Reasoning: The clinical formulation is an one time process and psychotherapy starts after a clinical formulation. This is false. Clinical formulation is NOT a one-time process.

• It is dynamic and ongoing — it evolves as therapy progresses and as new information about the client emerges.

• Therapists update the formulation during the therapy process.

"Clinical formulation refers to formulating the problem of the client in the therapeutic model being used for the treatment. The clinical formulation is an ongoing process. Formulations may require reformulations as clinical insights are gained in the process of therapy. Usually the first one or two sessions yield enough clinical material for the initial clinical formulation. It is not advisable to start psychotherapy without a clinical formulation."