Diagnosis and Assessment of Psychopathology
Questions with Correct Answers
Diagnosis Correct Answer-Classification of disorders by observable and
measurable signs of symptoms
-Idiographic: child's unique situation
-Nomothetic strategies: general categories
Classification Correct Answer-System for representing the major
categories or dimensions of child psychopathology and the boundaries
and relations among them
Advantages of diagnosis Correct Answer-1. Facilitates communication
among professionals
2. Advances the search for causes and treatments
3. Cornerstone of clinical care
What is assessment? Correct Answer--Using standardized "tests" to
provide data for making diagnoses
-Figuring out what's going on with a person
-Use data of any sort to make a diagnosis on a person
Why assessment? Correct Answer--Constellation of symptoms and
seeing distress across areas
-Multiple diagnoses and want to treat that first
-Differentiate between diagnoses (emotion vs. learning)
, -Learning disorders: results may determine school accomodations
-Treatment planning: how does a person process information that is give
to their client?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
Correct Answer--Widely accepted system: classifies mental disorders
-Diagnostic criteria for behaviors that: fit a pattern; cause dysfunction or
subjective distress; are present for a specified duration; are not otherwise
explainable
Criticisms of classification: stigma against mental illness Correct
Answer--Treated differently by others
-Difficulty finding a job
Criticisms of classification: categories do not capture a person's
uniqueness Correct Answer--The disorder does not define the person
-She is an individual with schizophrenia, not a schizophrenic
Criticisms of classification: inaccurate classification and iatrogenic
effects Correct Answer--Self-fulfilling prophecy
-Treatments 'intended to help' may have negative effects
-Iatrogenic: negative unintended consequences of something from
treatment or diagnosis
Categorical Systems Correct Answer--Presence/absence of a disorder
Questions with Correct Answers
Diagnosis Correct Answer-Classification of disorders by observable and
measurable signs of symptoms
-Idiographic: child's unique situation
-Nomothetic strategies: general categories
Classification Correct Answer-System for representing the major
categories or dimensions of child psychopathology and the boundaries
and relations among them
Advantages of diagnosis Correct Answer-1. Facilitates communication
among professionals
2. Advances the search for causes and treatments
3. Cornerstone of clinical care
What is assessment? Correct Answer--Using standardized "tests" to
provide data for making diagnoses
-Figuring out what's going on with a person
-Use data of any sort to make a diagnosis on a person
Why assessment? Correct Answer--Constellation of symptoms and
seeing distress across areas
-Multiple diagnoses and want to treat that first
-Differentiate between diagnoses (emotion vs. learning)
, -Learning disorders: results may determine school accomodations
-Treatment planning: how does a person process information that is give
to their client?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
Correct Answer--Widely accepted system: classifies mental disorders
-Diagnostic criteria for behaviors that: fit a pattern; cause dysfunction or
subjective distress; are present for a specified duration; are not otherwise
explainable
Criticisms of classification: stigma against mental illness Correct
Answer--Treated differently by others
-Difficulty finding a job
Criticisms of classification: categories do not capture a person's
uniqueness Correct Answer--The disorder does not define the person
-She is an individual with schizophrenia, not a schizophrenic
Criticisms of classification: inaccurate classification and iatrogenic
effects Correct Answer--Self-fulfilling prophecy
-Treatments 'intended to help' may have negative effects
-Iatrogenic: negative unintended consequences of something from
treatment or diagnosis
Categorical Systems Correct Answer--Presence/absence of a disorder
