Week 6

Question 1

According to the DSM-IV-TR when are a clients symptoms qualified as a mental disorder?

Answer 1

1. when they cause clinically significant impairment of a persons ability to function.
2. When they are not a predictable reaction to a certain event.
3. when they are not a result of the clients voluntary choice.

Question 2

What are clinical interviews?

Answer 2

They are a form of client assessment, which involves direct questioning of the client. They are for getting background information, and information on the clients symptoms.

Question 3

What are four ways to measure psychological disorders?

Answer 3

1. Cognitive and neurophysical tests (such as questionnaires, EEGs, MRI, CAT scans, PET scans)
2. Behavioural monitoring
3. Clinical Interviews
4. Paper tests (questionnaires in writing)