Discussion 1: The DSM
At the heart of every great mystery lies a solution. Just as a good detective may use specific guidelines to gather evidence for a solution so too might a good psychologist use set criteria to gather evidence for an accurate solution or diagnosis. Although detectives focus onwhois responsible for the problem psychologists focus onwhyandhowthe problem surfaced. To make an accurate diagnosis psychologists follow set diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM. As a classification system for diagnosis the DSM is important in the field but current literature highlights the fact that along with its strengths limitations exist in it for accuracy in client diagnosis.
For this Discussion consider the classification system of the DSM. Think about the relative strengths and limitations of this classification system in making a diagnosis.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3a brief description of the overall classification system of the DSM in your own words. Then discuss the strengths and limitations of the DSM.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and current literature.
Readings
American Psychiatric Association. (2013).Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders(5th ed.). Arlington VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
o Introduction Use of the Manual Cautionary Statement for Forensic Use of DSM-5
o Assessment Measures Cultural Formulation
o Appendix: Highlight of Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5
Paris J. (2015). The intelligent clinicians guide to the DSM-5(2nd ed.).New York NY: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from the Walden Library.
Chapter 5 Diagnostic Validity
Chapter 6 Dimensionality
Chapter 7 Clinical Utility
Johnson R. (2013). Forensic and culturally responsive approach for the DSM-5: Just the FACTS.Journal of Theory Construction & Testing17(1) 1822. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Miller R. & Prosek E. A. (2013). Trends and implications of proposed changes to the DSM-5 for vulnerable populations.Journal Of Counseling & Development91(3) 359366. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Mohr J. J. Weiner J. L. Chopp R. M. & Wong S. J. (2009). Effects of client bisexuality on clinical judgment: When is bias most likely to occur?Journal of Counseling Psychology 56(1) 164175. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
McLaughlin J. E. (2006). The pros and cons of viewing formal diagnosis from a social constructionist perspective.Journal of Humanistic Counseling Education & Development 45(2) 165172. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Thakker J. & Ward T. (1998). Culture and classification: The cross-cultural application of the DSM-IV.Clinical Psychology Review 18(5) 501529. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Document:Marvin Case Study Use this document to complete Discussion 2 this week.
Optional Resources
Flanagan E. H. & Blashfield R. K. (2007). Clinician’s folk taxonomies of mental disorders.Philosophy Psychiatry & Psychology 14(3) 249269. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Hohenshil T. H. (1996). Editorial: Role of assessment and diagnosis in counseling.Journal of Counseling & Development 75(1) 6467. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Hays D. G. McLeod A. L. & Prosek E. (2009). Diagnostic variance among counselors and counselor trainees.Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development 42(1) 314. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
MacDonald A. & Krueger R. F. (2013). Mapping the country within: A special section on reconceptualizing the classification of mental disorders.Journal Of Abnormal Psychology122(3) 891893. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Obiols J. E. (2012). DSM 5: Precedents present and prospects.International Journal Of Clinical Health & Psychology12(2) 281290.