Week 2: Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Define the term “classification”
A
Process of placing psychological phenomena into distinct categories based on set of rules
2
Q
What is referred to as the “common cold” of mental health disorders?
A
Clinical depression
3
Q
Why are diagnostic systems useful?
A
- Determines type and intensity of treatments
- Placement decisions
- Common diagnostic language streamlines communication between professionals, making delivery of services more effieicnt
4
Q
What is the “controlling” diagnostic system in schools?
A
IDEA
5
Q
What are the two main diagnostic systems school psychs are bound by?
A
- IDEA
- DSM-5-TR
6
Q
What are the 4 disability categories most relevant to school psychs?
A
- Intellectual Disability
- Autism
- Emotional Disturbance
- Other Health Impaired
7
Q
DSM and IDEA are categorical systems, meaning classification is dichotomous (T/F)
A
True
