PSY 360 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Rorschach Test, Observer-Expectancy Effect, Face Validity
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Process of collecting info to arrive at a conclusion concerning the description and possible causes of symptoms is what we are looking at in black and white. Are you or are you not pregnant. Everybody has these conditions just at differing levels. Starts out with a dimensional approach then adds in a categorical dimensions. The label we give to grouping of symptoms that tend to appear together. Allows for diagnosis which then dictates treatment. It allows the clinician to establish a baseline of functioning for comparison when treatment efficacy is evaluated later. Allows the clinician to receive reimbursement from insurance and managed care agencies. Without a diagnosis, most insurance companies won"t pay for treatment. Used to determine adjustment problems of clients dealing with legal issues. Clinicians ask open-ended questions that are somewhat spontaneous, Initial assessment questions or are individualized to each client. When was their last physical; if not recently they will be sent.
