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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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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Personal Strengths and Weaknesses Recognizing your personal strengths may not be as simple as you may first think. Knowing and understanding these skills‚ personality traits‚ and job qualities is a must in today’s work society. Once these characteristics are understood and identified‚ you can begin to think about your weaknesses‚ which are generally more difficult to admit. Realizing your own weaknesses‚ and being able to admit them to your team is the first step in creating a positive learning
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Client-centered theory is not one built off of beautiful techniques and elaborate goals. It is a theory simply based on a relationship between a client and a therapist. The therapist has an unconditional positive regard for client. Carl Rogers is the mastermind behind client-centered therapy. Client-centered approach is not for every counselor. It is an attitudinal style of counseling. The counselor has to learn that the client is not defined by their personality‚ but is a person in the process of
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Augustine |Strengths |Weaknesses | |Brian Davies supports the claim that evil is a deprivation and not a substance. If it is not a substance|It is logically incorrect to claim that a perfect world could ever go wrong according to Schleiermacher. | |then God could not have created it and cannot be held responsible
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One theory that I continue to apply at EAO is the use of person-centred approach as you need to let the older adult who is being abused or suspects abuse of a friend decide what they would like to do. The person is the expert of there own life‚ not you as the SSW‚ you are there for support. Ways I have applied this is during calls to the head office from older adults‚ and during training session and fairs when older adults or care takers are discussing issues of elder abuse. Another theory that I
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I gave this paper a lot of thought before I began to write. "What qualities and traits do I posses that make me desirable as an employee‚ a teammate‚ and as a person?" First‚ you must be able to identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses in order to become a lifelong learner and an essential part of a "team". As technology is constantly growing you have to be willing to accept what makes you an asset or a liability in any given situation you may encounter in your life. The qualities
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First and foremost‚ I do sincerely believe that a GPA does not define who a person is or their capability of such things. I believe that it is just a number that does not define any one’s weaknesses or strengths. Throughout high school‚ I tried to maintain my grades at a certain level. I tried my hardest not to have any F’s‚ C’s‚ and I tried to minimize any B’s on my report card. In order for my grades to be maintained in the way I wish they were‚ I had to apply and utilize support I was offered
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After reading the article‚ I think Wisniewska demonstrated many strengths and weaknesses during the Hurricane Irma situation. First‚ I think most importantly two of her strengths were making sure that she stayed updated as the storm became closer to Florida in addition to walking around the campus to check the status of situations that were going on with students. I believe that Wisniewska was very concerned enough about the students to go ahead and make the decision to cancel classes. She wanted
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STENTHGS AND WEAKNESSES OF PARLIAMENT ------------------------------------------------- 2008 Question 9 ------------------------------------------------- ‘Two strengths of parliament as a law-maker are that it makes laws which reflect the views of the community and can make laws whenever the need arises.’ ------------------------------------------------- Critically examine these two strengths. (6 marks) The following points could have been used to develop an evaluation of the strengths noted in
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