abpsy ch.1 continued Flashcards
(5 cards)
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concernswhetherthediagnosismeasureswhatitclaimsto measure
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diagnosticvalidity:
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refers to a continuum on which an individual can have various levels of a characteristic
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dimension:
3
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the degree of agreement among raters
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inter-rater reliability
4
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occurs when information about a person’s diagnostic classification is communicated in a negative manner that leads to stigma for the individual with a mental disorder.
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labeling:
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was intended to allow professionals to characterize clients in a multidimensional way (medical, psychological, developmental, and environmental/social status)
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multiaxial system:
