2. When psychologists do personality assessments, they increasingly offer their services—including clinical interviews—via videoconference

(usually via apps similar to Skype). Some celebrate this trend as a step forward with benefits for both client and therapist. Others are more wary about the merging of psychology and Internet-based technology.

How about you? If you (or a friend or a family member) called a psychologist to schedule a clinical interview and were offered both videoconference and in-person options, which would you prefer? Why?

What circumstances might influence your opinion?