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Clinical Psychology
Psychopathology
- Study of mental illnesses and abnormal behaviors
- Focuses on the causes, symptoms, and consequences of mental disorders
- Involves understanding the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to psychopathology
- Key concepts:
- Comorbidity: presence of two or more mental health disorders
- Heterotypic continuity: stability of mental health issues across the lifespan
- Equifinality: multiple pathways leading to the same mental health outcome
Assessment and Diagnosis
- Involves evaluating individuals to identify mental health issues and develop treatment plans
- Types of assessments:
- Clinical interviews: face-to-face conversations to gather information about symptoms and behaviors
- Rating scales and questionnaires: standardized measures to assess symptoms and severity
- Behavioral observations: observing behavior in natural or controlled settings
- Psychological tests: standardized measures to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
- Diagnosis:
- DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
- ICD-10: International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition
- Multiaxial diagnosis: assessment of multiple aspects of an individual's functioning (e.g., Axis I: clinical disorders, Axis II: personality disorders)
- Cultural formulation: considering cultural background and experiences in diagnosis and treatment
Psychopathology
- Study of mental illnesses and abnormal behaviors, examining causes, symptoms, and consequences of mental disorders
- Considers biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to psychopathology
- Key concepts include:
- Comorbidity: co-occurrence of two or more mental health disorders
- Heterotypic continuity: stability of mental health issues across an individual's lifespan
- Equifinality: multiple pathways leading to the same mental health outcome
Assessment and Diagnosis
- Evaluating individuals to identify mental health issues and develop treatment plans
- Types of assessments:
- Clinical interviews: face-to-face conversations to gather information about symptoms and behaviors
- Rating scales and questionnaires: standardized measures to assess symptoms and severity
- Behavioral observations: observing behavior in natural or controlled settings
- Psychological tests: standardized measures to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
- Diagnosis:
- DSM-5: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
- ICD-10: International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition
- Multiaxial diagnosis: assessment of multiple aspects of an individual's functioning (e.g., Axis I: clinical disorders, Axis II: personality disorders)
- Cultural formulation: considering cultural background and experiences in diagnosis and treatment
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