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While its psychometric properties and clinical validity have been supported, its neurobiological correlates have not yet been investigated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this pilot study, two clinicians and ten patients participated in a three-phase protocol comprising: (1) a first clinical interview, (2) ACSE administration, and (3) listening to the audio recording of the first clinical interview. EEG activity was recorded from clinicians during both the first clinical interview and questionnaire administration. 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