Classification And Diagnosis For sz AO3

Question 1

Reliability and validity of the classification and diagnosis of sz

Answer 1

Problem is often symptoms overlap

Where 2 or more conditions share simmiler symptoms e.g both sz and depression involve negative symptoms such as avolition

Questions valdity and reliability of classification and diagnosis of sz

Because individuals may be diagnosed with wrong disorder

Issue as doctors may not be diagnosing sz correctly individuals may not receive appropriate treatment

Weakness validity and reliability in classification and diagnosis of sz

as it negatively affects is accuracy and consistency at it’s harder to accurately identify sz

Question 2

Reliability and validity of classification and diagnosis of sz Ao3 limitation

Answer 2

Co morbidity , where 2 or more illnesses/conditions occur at the same time

E.g Buckley et al (2009) concluded that 50% of patients diagnosed with sz also have a diagnosis for depression

Issue as doctors may not be diagnosing sz correctly

Thus individuals may not receive appropriate treatment

Weakening validity and reliability in classification and diagnosis of sz

As it negatively affects its accuracy and consistency

Question 3

Reliability and validity of the classification and diagnosis of sz Ao3 limitation

Answer 3

Gender bias

Since 1980s men have been diagnosed with sz more often than women

May be because men more genetically Vunreble to developing sz more than women

However could be because females with sz typically functions better than men , being more likely to work and have good family relationships

Thus symptoms could be masked by good interpersonal skills

Questions validity and reliability of classification and diagnosis of sz as women who share similar symptoms as men may not receive same diagnosis as symptoms may seem mild