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What is the main distinction between classification and diagnosis in child psychopathology?
What is the main distinction between classification and diagnosis in child psychopathology?
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the DSM-5 in relation to child psychopathology?
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the DSM-5 in relation to child psychopathology?
How does the DSM-5 attempt to address the heterogeneity of individuals within a single disorder diagnosis?
How does the DSM-5 attempt to address the heterogeneity of individuals within a single disorder diagnosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dimensional classification approaches?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dimensional classification approaches?
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What is the main reason for using diagnostic labels in child psychopathology?
What is the main reason for using diagnostic labels in child psychopathology?
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How has the approach to classification in child psychopathology shifted over time?
How has the approach to classification in child psychopathology shifted over time?
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Which of the following is NOT a neurodevelopmental disorder included in the DSM-5?
Which of the following is NOT a neurodevelopmental disorder included in the DSM-5?
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What is the main concern about the potential negative effects of assigning diagnostic labels to children?
What is the main concern about the potential negative effects of assigning diagnostic labels to children?
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What is a key challenge for categorical classification systems in child psychopathology?
What is a key challenge for categorical classification systems in child psychopathology?
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What is the main purpose of using specifiers in the DSM-5?
What is the main purpose of using specifiers in the DSM-5?
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Study Notes
Classification vs. Diagnosis
- Classification is a system representing major categories of child psychopathology and their interrelations.
- Diagnosis involves assigning cases to categories within the classification system.
Categories and Dimensions of Childhood Disorders
- Childhood disorders are classified using both categorical and dimensional approaches.
- Categorical systems, like DSM-5, rely on professional consensus and observable symptoms.
- Dimensional approaches see traits exist on a spectrum, with children exhibiting varying degrees.
Evolution of Classification Systems
- Early classification terminology mirrored prevailing theoretical views on mental illness.
- A transition to objective and informed approaches began in the 1990s and is ongoing.
DSM-5 Features
- DSM-5 includes neurodevelopmental disorders manifesting in early childhood and a variety of other clinical disorders for children.
- It uses specifiers to create homogeneous subgroups within disorders, aiding communication and treatment relevance.
Criticism of DSM-5
- Critiques highlight its inability to fully capture the complexity of child psychopathology.
- There is a noted bias towards adult disorders over those of infancy and childhood.
- Situational and contextual factors receive less focus compared to symptomatology.
- The emphasis on symptoms neglects the underlying etiology of disorders.
Impact of Diagnostic Labels
- While diagnostic labels can enhance professional communication, they may also lead to negative stigma and labeling effects for children.
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Quiz on classification and diagnosis of child psychopathology, including categorical and dimensional approaches and systems like DSM-5.
