University of Phoenix Material Appendix G The DSM-IV The DSM-IV is an important tool for clinicians. It provides a standard for diagnoses to be standardized across psychology; however‚ the DSM-IV is not as precise for diagnosing personality disorders as some psychologists would like. Give an example of each of the following problems identified in your readings and explain how these problems could negatively affect a diagnosis. 1. Some criteria used for reaching a diagnosis cannot be
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combination that includes aspects of schizophrenia and severe mood disorders (Butcher‚ Mineka‚ & Hooley‚ 2012). According to the DSM-IV-TR (2000)‚ “in order to meet the criteria for schizoaffective disorder‚ the essential features must occur within a single‚ uninterrupted period of illness” (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th ed.‚ text rev.; DSM-IV-TR; American Psychiatric Association‚ 2000‚ p. 319). The criteria for schizoaffective disorder indicate that at some point during
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disease to individuals themselves gives society the tools it needs to declare an illness. After two decades of waiting‚ the revised version of the DSM has been reviewed and cleared by‚ “more than 1‚500 experts in a variety of fields from 39 countries.” The classification of mental illness is one of the most important contributions the DSM provides. For us‚ the classification of a patient’s mental state ties in a range of aspects from medical assistance to social safety.
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Case Study of Jim Abnormal behavior and determining whether it qualifies a person with a mental disorder is complex and incorporates many differing perceptions. No concrete definition is assigned in terming behavior to be abnormal but there are six primary elements recognized. Mental disorders are assigned by professionals according to a classification system. The debate of whether this is the most sufficient system of assignment continues as some argue against the organizational structure based
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By Parley Kent Not all paraphilias or lifestyle choices should be considered for changes in the next version of the DSM. How do you determine what paraphilias are ok and which one’s are not? Many of the paraphilias have in common distressing and repetitive sexual fantasies‚ behaviors‚ or urges. These behaviors must occur over a certain period of time‚ usually over six
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Disorders‚ Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). It ’s no surprise that the 1994 addition of PMDD in the DSM-IV was one of the most controversial contributions in DSM history. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder indicates serious premenstrual distress with associated deterioration in functioning‚ causing women to experience severe depression‚ irritability and/or mood swings‚ which interfere with relationships‚ social functioning‚ and work or school (American Psychiatric Association [DSM-IV-TR]‚ 2000). Feminist
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the results section the meta-analytical findings will be revealed. Lastly‚ in the discussion section‚ the results will be interpreted and analysed. The current definition of schizophrenia according to the American Psychiatric Association (2000)‚ DSM-IV-TR‚ is that it is a chronic incapacitating sickness characterized by the bizarre changes in cognition‚ behaviour and affect. Some common typical symptoms are bizarre delusions and behaviours‚ hallucinations (generally auditory) and disorganised speech
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Taekwondo Mission Seminary of the Philippines # 31_A Albatross St. Don Mariano Subd.‚ Cainta Rizal CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY Name:____________________________________ Date____________ Score_________ 1. Enumeration 1. Memorize the statement of faith on the doctrine of Scriptures. (Use the space at the back of test paper). 2. Memorize the statement of faith on the doctrine of God. (Use the space at the back of test paper). 3. Memorize the statement of faith on the doctrine
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In the United States in 1955‚ homosexuality was included in the second edition of the DSM as a disorder of sexual deviance with grounds for psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. This manual was distributed to psychiatrists and other medical professionals for their clinical use. Many Americans believed that homosexual individuals were abnormal‚ perverted‚ and had a mental disorder. Homosexuality was stigmatized and homophobia was prevalent. According to Christopher Boorse and his naturalist theory
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Mood/affective somatoform and dissociative orders will also be discussed in this paper. These disorders are present in many of the people encountered daily. Many people have their own idea of what is depression‚ or anxiety. This paper will rely on the DSM IV-TR to explain the disorders mentioned. Anxiety Anxiety is a common feeling experienced by everyone. It can be fun‚ and exciting and depending on the level it can be scary and unwelcomed. It is welcomed on the first day of school. No matter how
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