Lesson 3. DSM-5-TR Flashcards
comprehensive classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
Methods of Assessment
- Self-report questionnaires
- Behavioral observations
- Clinical interviews
- Psychological test
Clinical Interview
- History, symptoms, and behavior
- The patient’s personal and medical history
- Current psychological symptoms
- The impact of the symptoms on daily functioning
DSM-5-TR 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
Psychological Tests
Psychological Tests includes;
- Personality (e.g., MMPI-2)
- Cognitive abilities (e.g., IQ tests)
- Emotional states (e.g., Beck Depression Inventory)
- Projective tests (e.g., Rorschach Inkblot Test)
Key Components for Understanding Mental Disorders
- Diagnostic Criteria
- Prevalence
- Associated Features
- Gender and Cultural Factors
what is diagnostic criteria?
set of symptoms and behaviors required for a mental health diagnosis
what is Prevalence?
indicates how common a mental disorder within a specific population for a certain time period
what is associated feature?
common behaviors, emotions, or physical symptoms that may accompany a mental disorder but are not required for diagnosis.
Gender and cultural factors can?
can influence the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders
Intellectual disability is also known as
Intellectual Developmental Disorder
Intellectual Developmental Disorder is characterized by deficits in general mental abilities such as:
- reasoning
- problem-solving
- planning
- abstract thinking
- judgment
- academic learning
- learning from experience
Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavior Therapy
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Medications
Treatments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Medications (Stimulants and nonstimulants)
- BT
- psychoeducation
- school support
