DSM and Assessment

Question 1

set of symptoms that are severe enough to lead to distress and/or disability

Answer 1

psychological disorder

Question 2

name 3 things that a psychological disorder is not

Answer 2

unusual behaviour, violation of social codes, temporary and expectable responses to negative experiences e.g. grief

Question 3

what is the current version of the dsm

Answer 3

5

Question 4

can the dsm be used by all researchers and clinicians

Answer 4

yes it is atheoretical

Question 5

name 2 reasons for a dsm

Answer 5

research and clinical practise

Question 6

why is a dsm helpful in clinical practise

Answer 6

enables evidence based decisions on causes treatment options and possible outcomes

Question 7

name 4 ways in which disorders in the dsm are grouped

Answer 7

anxiety disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, depression disorders, neurocognitive disorders

Question 8

is the dsm an assessment tool

Answer 8

no

Question 9

what is reliability in an assessment tool

Answer 9

consistency in results, between test elements and between judges

Question 10

what is validity in an assessment tool

Answer 10

extent to which test measures what it is meant to measure

accuracy of diagnosis of symptom severity

Question 11

why does accuracy matter

Answer 11

associated stigma

Question 12

what are four formal assessment techniques

Answer 12

structured clinical interview, questionnaires, daily diary, test of cognitive performance