Assessment and Diagnosis in Psychopathology — Clinical Methods, DSM-5, and Research Designs Explained | Chapter 3 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology
Assessment and Diagnosis in Psychopathology — Clinical Methods, DSM-5, and Research Designs Explained | Chapter 3 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Accurate assessment and diagnosis form the backbone of effective treatment in abnormal psychology. Chapter 3 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology covers the tools clinicians use to evaluate mental disorders, the DSM-5 classification system, and the research designs that advance our understanding of psychopathology. In this post, we’ll explore clinical interviews, psychological testing, neuroimaging, DSM-5 innovations and limitations, research methodologies, and ethical principles guiding psychological studies. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer an audio-visual overview? Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture and watch the full Chapter 3 summary below. Clinical Assessment Techniques Clinical assessment systematically gathers information to diagnose psychological disorders. Core methods include: Clinical Interviews: Structure...