Reliability

Question 1

Reliability

Answer 1

Consistently if measurements

Question 2

Inter rater

Answer 2

Same set of symptoms would get same diagnosis from psychiatrist

Question 3

Test retest

Answer 3

Diagnosis is consistent over 2 different time periods for same patient using the same psychiatrist

Question 4

Strength

Answer 4

I evidence showing diagnosis using dsm 5 and icd 10 have impressive levels of aggrement betw clinicabs
J brown tested reliability if diagnosis it mood disorders and anxiety using dsm 5 + galeazzi found high inter rater reliability for clinicans icd
E usefulness of diagnosis as it encourages confidence in clinician making consistent diagnosis

Question 5

Strength

Answer 5

I evidence using diagnostic tools such as DSM give the same diagnosis when used over a long time period (test-retest reliability).
J Brown DSM -IV has excellent reliability scores for multiple mhd as scores for specific phobias are at 0.7 and for OCD it is at 0.75.
E DSM is a reliable diagnostic tool that can consistently identify mhd in individuals over time.

Question 6

Weakness

Answer 6

I reass scores for some disorders show major variation in diagnosis
J trails of new DSM 5 kupfer going major depressive disorder w low reliability scores
E some diagnosis difffcesch they visit a clinician making the diagnosis unrealible