Psychology 2032A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Asperger Syndrome, Dsm-5, Conduct Disorder

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Changes in dsm-5: removal of the multiaxial system, dsm-iv-tr had 5 axes, changed to 2 (or 3) in dsm-5 *clinical syndromes. & psychosocial & environmental problems: first developed in dsm-iii (1980) Related health problems (icd) codes: added features to enhance cultural sensitivity. Includes a section on culture-related diagnostic issues: clinicians are cautioned not to diagnose symptoms unless they are atypical and problematic within a person"s culture. Dhat syndrome (india) severe anxiety about the discharge of semen. Shenjing shuairuo (china) syndrome characterized by fatigue, dizziness, headaches, pain, poor concentration, sleep problems and memory loss. Taijin kyofusho (japan) fear that one could offend others through inappropriate eye contact, blushing, perceived body deformation, one"s own foul body odor. Ataque de nervios (latino culture) intense anxiety and fear of screaming and shouting uncontrollably. Could be a sign that we are dividing syndromes too finely.