CHAPTER 16; DIAGNOSING MENTAL DISORDERS Flashcards
1
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What does the term Disorder mean?
A
A set of symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. Symptoms are reasonably consistent between patients but origins/causes may differ.
2
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What does the term Syndrome mean?
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A particular profile of symptoms. The origins and clinical severity may vary.
3
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What does the term Disease mean?
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A condition with a known cause, predictable course and standard protocol for treatment.
4
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What are the two main systems of classifying and diagnosing mental health disorders?
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- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
5
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Who produced the ICD?
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The World Health Organisation.
6
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What are 5 criticisms of the DSM?
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Cultural variation, validity of categories, writing by members of committee, subjectively and health insurance.
