Classifying Mental Disorders Flashcards
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DSM meaning
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the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
2
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the DSM contains
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mental health disorders
3
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the DSM is
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systematically reviewed and modified in line with new research
4
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the DSM is used to classify disorders using
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diagnostic criteria
5
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the diagnostic criteria includes
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a list of symptoms which can be used as a tool for diagnosis
6
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the DSM makes diagnosis
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concrete and descriptive
7
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classifications allow
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data to be collected about the disorder
8
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by collecting data, this can help
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the development of new treatments and medication
9
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this type of classification has been criticized for
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stigmatizing people and ignoring their uniqueness by putting them in artificial groups
