Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of DSM-IV TR‚ as well as new changes for DSM-V. DSM-IV TR‚ which stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition)‚ Text Revision was published by the American Psychiatric Association in 2000 and serves as a guide book for many health professionals to diagnose a patient with a mental disorder. It also helps health professionals to determine what types of treatment could be carried out to help the patient. The latest DSM is widely
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The results I received from the personality test website were very pleasing to me. I received the personality of “The Commander”‚ I think this personality type fits me very well. Some of the strengths that were listed under The Commander includes these qualities; Efficient‚ Energetic‚ Self-Confident‚ Strong-Willed‚ Strategic Thinker‚ Charismatic and Inspiring. These qualities make me realize how true they are to my personality. I enjoy being efficient and efficient people‚ I can be very energetic
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Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ is one with many strengths and weaknesses that are showcased throughout the play‚ Shakespeare uses a series of dramatic events to display these elements of multiple characters‚ one more so than others‚ by the name of Romeo. Romeo shows many signs of being a smart‚ polite gentlemen who excels in fighting as he bravely stands up for what he believes in. Although he has these qualities‚ he also possesses a number of undeniable weaknesses like his stubbornness and his many rash
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When it comes to the strengths and weaknesses of the articles‚ each of the articles has their share of strengths in how the author decides to get his point and argument across on the page‚ and the weakness of the articles is what each author decides not to expand on. In the article‚ “Is Tartuffe a Comic Character?‚” there are more weaknesses than strengths that lurk in the essay‚ but the strengths outshine the weaknesses because the strengths make the idea of Moore become more understanding and clearer
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Romeo is a very well rounded character who possesses many strengths and weaknesses. Some of them are that he will do anything for those he loves and is a very passionate and brave character. This play demonstrates his weaknesses better than his strengths. This play demonstrates a few of Romeo’s weaknesses over and over again. Such as the fact that he will do anything for those he feels strongly about in his life‚ leading to foolish acts of bravado. This is shown when he travels into Verona‚ after
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DSM-IV: Strengths and Weaknesses The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is currently the most frequently used way of standardizing and defining psychological disorders. However‚ the classification systems such as DSM have advantages and disadvantages. The major weakness of DSM is that it judges symptoms superficially and ignores other possible important factors. The major strength of DSM is that it enables categorization of psychological disorders. The first edition
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the world’s worst company twice in a row. There is no denying Comcast’s ability to make money and pull in customers but with a closer look on their internal strengths and weaknesses along with the external movement of the market environment‚ we can see what Comcast can do to maintain their competitive edge‚ and how to combat their weaknesses and threats. We chose to focus on four points of interest for each of the four categories as this does not trivialize any
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Lowe’s is the second-largest hardware chain in the U.S. behind The Home Depot and ahead of Menards. Globally‚ Lowe’s is also the second largest hardware chain‚ again behind The Home Depot and ahead of the European store B&Q and OBI. Lowe’s strengths consist of being the second largest retailer of home improvements in the United States. Lowe’s provides a wide range of products at a slightly discounted price. Compared to its rivals‚ the typical Lowe’s store stocks a larger and a more diverse
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My Strength and Weakness Everyone is different in many ways. There are differences in gender‚ nationality‚ religious activities and there are differences in strengths and weaknesses. Those strengths and weaknesses are looked at in Corporate America and they assist the higher management in making decisions for the roles we play on each team. I will be discussing my strengths ’ and weaknesses. Over the years‚ I have learned how to react and respond in different ways and it all depends on what is
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There are a number strengths and weaknesses of the IAT and some strengths that stand out is clinical situations and job positions. I chose clinical situations because I believe it would allow for much quicker doctors visit if one was sick all they would need to do when checking in is to complete the assessment on what hurts the most‚ where is it located at‚ when does it start hurting‚ and how long is the reoccurring pain. This will allow for doctors to know exactly what is going on before even seeing
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