PSYC 300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Impulsivity, Memory Span, Psychopathology
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Early records show that some individuals used assessment methods to evaluate potential personality problems or behaviors. Psychological assessment refers to a procedure by which clinicians, using psychological tests, observation, and interviews, develop a summary of the client"s symptoms. Clinical diagnosis is the process through which a clinician arrives at a general. Summary classification of the patient"s symptoms by following a clearly defined system such as dsm-5 or icd-10 (world health organization). Function of pre-treatment assessment is establishing baselines for various psychological functions so that the effects of treatment can be measured. Firstly, the presenting problem, or major symptoms and behavior the client is experiencing, must be identified. Adequate classification of the presenting problem for a number of reasons. An adequate assessment includes much more than the diagnostic label. Excesses, deficits and appropriateness are key dimensions to be noted if the clinician is to understand the particular disorder that has brought the individual to the clinic or hospital.
