Abnormal Psychology DSM 5 Flashcards
- comprehensive classification
system used by mental health
professionals to diagnose mental
disorders - It provides standardized criteria for diagnosing a wide range of
psychological conditions
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
Methods of Assessment
- Self-report questionnaires
- Behavioral observations
- Clinical interviews
- Psychological tests
- History, symptoms, and
behavior. - The patient’s personal and
medical history - Current psychological
symptoms - The impact of the symptoms on
daily functioning
clinical interview
- is a structured assessment of a patient’s cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning.
- evaluate whether a person shows signs of mental health conditions such as psychosis, cognitive impairment, or mood disorders
mental status examination (MSE)
MSE includes observations about
- Appearance and behavior
- Mood and affect
- Thought processes and content
- Orientation (time, place, person)
- Memory and attention
standardized instruments used to
assess various aspects of mental
functioning, including
psychological test
set of symptoms and
behaviors required for a
mental health diagnosis
diagnostics criteria
indicates how common a mental disorder is within a specific
population during a certain time period
prevalence
common behaviors, emotions, or
physical symptoms that may
accompany a mental disorder but
are not required for diagnosis
Associated Features
4 key components for understanding mental disorders
- diagnostic criteria
- prevalence
- associated features
- Gender and Cultural Factors
can influence the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders
Gender and Cultural Factors
neurodevelopmental disorders
- intellectual disability
- communication disorder
- autism spectrum disorder
- attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
-specific learning disorder - motor disorders (includes tic disorders)
Intellectual Disorders
- Intellectual Developmental Disorder
- Global Developmental Delay
- Unspecified Intellectual Disability
Communication Disorders
- Language Disorder
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder
(Stuttering) - Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Specific Learning Disorders
Motor Disorders
⚬ Developmental Coordination Disorder
⚬ Stereotypic Movement Disorder
⚬ Tic Disorders