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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...

Personality Tests, Research Validity, and Ethics — Summary of Chapter 3 from The Personality Puzzle This chapter from The Personality Puzzle by David C. Funder explores how personality is measured, how psychological research is evaluated, and how ethical concerns shape the field. If you're trying to understand the foundations of personality testing and what makes psychological research credible and responsible, this summary delivers the essentials. How Personality Is Measured Personality assessments fall into two broad categories: Objective Tests: Structured assessments like multiple-choice or Likert-scale questions. These are standardized, easy to score, and generally more reliable. Projective Tests: Use ambiguous stimuli to uncover unconscious elements of personality. Examples include the Rorschach Inkblot Test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). Test Construction Methods There are three main strategies used to construct personality assessments: R...