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According to the DSM-V, which of the following is NOT considered a mental disorder?
According to the DSM-V, which of the following is NOT considered a mental disorder?
- Socially deviant behavior (correct)
- Emotion regulation dysfunction
- Developmental process dysfunction
- Cognitive disturbance
What is the primary characteristic of a mental disorder according to the DSM-V?
What is the primary characteristic of a mental disorder according to the DSM-V?
- Social deviance
- Emotional regulation
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Significant distress or disability (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a factor underlying mental functioning according to the DSM-V?
Which of the following is NOT a factor underlying mental functioning according to the DSM-V?
- Biological processes
- Social processes (correct)
- Psychological processes
- Developmental processes
According to the DSM-V, what is the definition of a syndrome?
According to the DSM-V, what is the definition of a syndrome?
In the context of psychological disorders, how does a syndrome differ from a disease or illness?
In the context of psychological disorders, how does a syndrome differ from a disease or illness?
Why does the DSM-V use the term 'syndrome' to define psychological disorders?
Why does the DSM-V use the term 'syndrome' to define psychological disorders?
According to the DSM-V, what was the purpose of introducing the term 'clinically significant disturbance' in the DSM-III?
According to the DSM-V, what was the purpose of introducing the term 'clinically significant disturbance' in the DSM-III?
What impact did the inclusion of the term 'clinically significant disturbance' have on different disorders?
What impact did the inclusion of the term 'clinically significant disturbance' have on different disorders?
What is the effect of using different thresholds in diagnosing psychological disorders?
What is the effect of using different thresholds in diagnosing psychological disorders?
According to the DSM-V, how has dysfunction been defined?
According to the DSM-V, how has dysfunction been defined?
What is the purpose of using the term 'usually' in the DSM-V?
What is the purpose of using the term 'usually' in the DSM-V?
How does the DSM-V differ from previous versions regarding the requirement for harm?
How does the DSM-V differ from previous versions regarding the requirement for harm?
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DSM-V: Not a Mental Disorder
DSM-V: Not a Mental Disorder
Socially deviant behavior is not considered a mental disorder.
Primary Characteristic of a Mental Disorder (DSM-V)
Primary Characteristic of a Mental Disorder (DSM-V)
Significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities.
DSM-V: Not a Factor in Mental Functioning
DSM-V: Not a Factor in Mental Functioning
Social processes are not considered a factor underlying mental functioning.
Definition of Syndrome (DSM-V)
Definition of Syndrome (DSM-V)
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Syndrome vs. Disease/Illness
Syndrome vs. Disease/Illness
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Why DSM-V Uses 'Syndrome'
Why DSM-V Uses 'Syndrome'
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Purpose of 'Clinically Significant Disturbance'
Purpose of 'Clinically Significant Disturbance'
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Impact of 'Clinically Significant Disturbance'
Impact of 'Clinically Significant Disturbance'
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Effect of Different Diagnostic Thresholds
Effect of Different Diagnostic Thresholds
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How Dysfunction is Defined (DSM-V)
How Dysfunction is Defined (DSM-V)
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Purpose of Using 'Usually' in DSM-V
Purpose of Using 'Usually' in DSM-V
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Harm Requirement in DSM-V
Harm Requirement in DSM-V
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Study Notes
Mental Disorders and the DSM-V
- According to the DSM-V, a mental disorder is not merely an expectable response to a particular event.
Characteristics of Mental Disorders
- The primary characteristic of a mental disorder is a syndrome, which is a cluster of cognitive, emotional, or behavioral symptoms.
- A syndrome is a set of symptoms that occur together and are associated with a particular disorder.
Factors Underlying Mental Functioning
- A behavioral syndrome is not considered a factor underlying mental functioning according to the DSM-V.
Definition of a Syndrome
- A syndrome is a set of symptoms that occur together and are associated with a particular disorder.
Syndrome vs. Disease or Illness
- A syndrome differs from a disease or illness in that it does not imply a specific cause or pathology.
Purpose of the Term 'Syndrome'
- The DSM-V uses the term 'syndrome' to define psychological disorders to emphasize the cluster of symptoms rather than a specific cause.
Clinically Significant Disturbance
- The term 'clinically significant disturbance' was introduced in the DSM-III to emphasize that a disorder must cause distress or impairment.
- The inclusion of this term led to a decrease in the number of disorders that were considered specific entities.
Thresholds in Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
- Different thresholds (e.g., severity, duration) can affect the diagnosis of psychological disorders.
Dysfunction in the DSM-V
- Dysfunction has been defined in the DSM-V as a disturbance in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral function.
Purpose of the Term 'Usually'
- The term 'usually' is used in the DSM-V to indicate that a particular criterion is not always required for a diagnosis.
Harm Requirement in the DSM-V
- Unlike previous versions, the DSM-V does not require harm to oneself or others as a necessary criterion for a disorder.
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