PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Beck Depression Inventory, Bipolar Disorder

• School: UTSG
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY100H1
• Professor: Ashley Waggoner Denton

Document Summary

*psychological disorders are classified into categories etiology : factors that contributes to the development. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders(dsm), in 1952 : remains the standard in psychology and psychiatry. Through a multiaxial system: clinical disorders, mental retardation or personality disorders, medical conditions, psychosocial problems, global or overall assessment of how well the person is functioning. Assessment : examination of person s mental state through processes. To make diagnosis for the appropriate treatment (prognosis : probable outcome) : mental status exam (behavioral observation) in emergency situation, or clinical interview for ongoing participants seeking helps interview important. Structured versus unstructured interview : quality of interview is up to the clinician s skill and experience. The diagnosis based on the specific patterns of responding. Personality inventory(mmpi) 567 t/f items assessing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and ten clinical scales of mental disorder. Problem of self-report assessments : to make a favorable impression respondents distort the truth or li outright.