PSYC 3460 Chapter Notes -Adjustment Disorder, Voyeurism, Mental Disorder
19 Apr 2013
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In earlier times, (19th early 20th century), there was great inconsistency in the classification of abnormal psychology; different systems were used in different parts of the world. The dsm (diagnosis statistic manuel) was first published in 1959, then updated in 68" (dsm-ii), and again in 87" (dsm-iii), and finally in 94" (dsm-iv) The diagnostic system of the american psychiatric association (dsm-iv and dsm-iv-tr) In addition, the syndrome can"t be an expected response or culturally sanctioned response, must be a manifestation of a behaviour, psychological, or biological dysfunction. All diagnostic categories except for mental retardation and personality disorders. With the introduction of the dsm-iii, came the mulitaxial classification where people are rated on 5 separate dimensions: These five axes are for a diagnostician to consider a broad range of information. Although there are 5 axes, all abnormal behaviour is placed within the first 2 axes, the rest are to provide additional information for the psychiatrist.
