Exam 3: Classification and Diagnosis

Regardless of the diagnostic system used,it is relatively common that an individual will meet the criteria for more than one disorder.

The text suggests that our current classification is categorical because

Research has found that members of African-American and Hispanic populations showing emotional disturbances are more likely than Caucasians to be diagnosed as schizophrenic.This illustrates

With regard to Dyslexia in DSM-5,the text indicates that removing the criterion of a gap between IQ and reading achievement will improve theof diagnosis.It could be argued that this change may negatively affect theof the diagnosis.

According to the text,each of the following is an advantage of a dimensional approach to diagnosing mental disorder EXCEPT

Being diagnosed with a mental illness can have social consequences which can themselves play a role in creating new or maintaining existing mental illness.

Validity in diagnosis is best conceptualized as

A diagnostic system that predicted lower levels of education and socio-economic status for persons actually diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder would be demonstrating

Jennifer complains about a sore throat,aching muscles,lack of energy,and occasional dizziness.Thesemay help her doctor determine what is wrong with her.

Define reliability and validity,and describe the concepts of interrater reliability and concurrent and predictive validity in measuring psychopathology.

If the diagnostic category Autism Spectrum Disorder included information about the IQ or mental ability profiles commonly observed in persons with the diagnosis,then the diagnostic category would be said to have.

Which three categories are included in the "Gender Dysphoria,Paraphilic Disorders and Sexual Dysfunctions" section of the DSM-5?

Learning disorders usually become apparent

Rachel is a secretary at a large law firm,where she is treated with a lack of respect,then she goes home to her husband and children where she has to cook and clean while her husband watches T.V.Recently,Rachel was given antidepressants to treat her feelings of sadness and lack of self-worth.The most likely criticism of Rachel's diagnosis of depression would be

Adiagnostic system is one that measures what it is supposed to measure,while adiagnostic system results in the same result each time.

Mr.and Mrs.Davidson took their son to a psychologist who diagnosed him as conduct disordered.They decided to get a second opinion from another psychologist and were told their son was just going through a normal phase.This example reflects a problem of

The DSM-IV-TR required that patients be evaluated along five separate dimensions.This is referred to as a

Why is it important that cultural differences be taken into account when assessing and diagnosing individuals?

In the text,evidence-based practice refers to

It is hoped that DSM-5 will have improved clinical utility.Each of the following is an example of improved clinical utility EXCEPT