Psychology 2310A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Cultural Bias, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Trichotillomania

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2310A/B
• Professor: Katerina Rnic

Document Summary

Characteristics of strong diagnostic system: reliability- same measurement for given thing every time. The history of classification of mental disorders: world health organization added mental disorder international list of causes of death, 1948, list expanded international statistical classification of diseases, injuries and. Dsm-5: organizational structure: beginning dsm-iii acknowledged person"s life circumstances whole need to be considered- multiaxial system, removed but still emphasize importance assessing presence medical conditions, psychosocial stresses and degree functioning. Section 1: introduction and use of the manuel: historical background and summary development, intro relevant issues and guidelines proper use diagnostic system. Section 2: clinical disorders: recognized centuries b/c bizarre nature/ difficulty pose everyday life and personality disorders little empirical evidence justify separating personality disorders other clinical conditions, collets info on patient"s life circumstances= can contribute. Categories of disorder in dsm-5: 19 categories basis broad similarities/ how experiencing problems appear to clinician, research evidence may suggest similar underpinnings and etiologies.