PSYC 4P27 Lecture 3: Lecture #3 Clinical Assessment Diagnosis
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; neuropsych; psychophysiological), behavioural observation, collateral documents, neuroimaging, etc. Standardization, reliability, validity in context of diagnosis and assessment. Adoption of dimensional approach; removal of multiaxial format; concerns re: developmental psychopathology. Psychologists (or psychological associates) or psychiatrists have the authority to diagnose mental disorders. Reports/interviews with collaterals (i. e. , family, friends, teachers, etc. ) Test measures (e. g. , report from psychiatrist; mri scan; other medical documents) Various tests and/or batteries (e. g. , psychological, neuropsychological, etc. ) E. g. appearance, response to success/failures, impulsivity, attitude, mannerisms, activity level, etc. Developmental and family history taking; taking a throughly family history. Ie. was the child born at full term (37 weeks) Children who are premature often times (not always) have a greater risk of psychopathology. Did the kid walk, crawl etc motor skills at the appropriate age. Family characteristics and history (educational, mental health, medical issues, etc. ) Characteristics of the individuals they were with educational history. Description of presenting problem including the intensity, frequency, and severity of the problem.
