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 observed directly. When it comes to diagnosing patients it can be different to gather all the criteria needed during observations. Sitting face to face with a patient and getting their view on the subject is
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the 5 axis diagnosis. It is imperative for all psychologists to be aware of the DSM-IV-TR to assist in diagnosing and treating their clients. The DSM-IV-TR will continue to be revised due to technology and the new information received on a daily basis. The manual does not have all the answers‚ but it is the first step to helping your patient. According to Dr. Marszalek the DSM-IV-TR provides common language to clinicians in the field. (Laureate Education‚ 2007). The 5 axis diagnosis was very descriptive
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and/or diagnosis of OCD. [10] There are problems with the reliability of diagnosis of OCD. It is difficult to decide objectively when worrying about something becomes an obsession‚ or when a physical behaviour or mental act becomes a compulsion. People with eating disorders also experience obsessions and compulsions‚ meaning they could be misdiagnosed as having OCD. The comorbity rate of OCD is also over 60% (Torres et al 2006). This means that it is difficult to reliably give a diagnosis because
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people believe that because the number of reported cases of autism is increasing significantly‚ there is an epidemic. Despite popular belief‚ autism is not on the rise. The number of cases of autism is increasing. However this is due to broadening diagnosis criteria and the increase in public knowledge on autism. Prior to 1940s there was no such term as autistic. In 1943 Leo Kanner published an article in which he coined the term autism. In the article Kanner described 11 children who were brought
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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 observed directly. When Diagnosing patients it can be different to gather all of the criteria needed during observations. Sitting face-to-face with a patient and talking to them over the phone is two different
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constant restlessness‚ and excessive talking and fidgeting. Compensating ADHD students for their inability to concentrate may penalize students who have some difficulty concentrating‚ but not enough to merit a diagnosis. And since one cannot be discriminated against for medical reasons‚ this diagnosis can paradoxically act as an enhancement. In 2003‚ the College Board stopped “flagging” the scores of disabled students who received extra accommodations because of discrimination complaints (Lewin). There
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04/02/2015 PSY/270 CATHY MATRESSE Other information I would require in the assessment of Clara’s diagnosis‚ and question’s I would ask of the parents‚ would be for instance: “How long has Clara been in their personal care? When they adopted her‚ was their anything in her personal file about a mental‚ emotional‚ or psychological disorder or trauma? When
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matter the diagnosis. However‚ some people will either sit quietly on the sidelines or abandon the relationship altogether.Being There 10 Things You Can do to Help a Family Whose Child Has Been Diagnosed with Autism So what
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