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Title: Abnormal Psych

Description: Chapter 4: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Total Flash Cards: 8

Created: 04/30/2009 19:06:59

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Categorical Approach to Classification
 Definition
Assumes that distinctions among members of different categories are qualitative. The differences reflect a difference in kind (quality) rather than a difference in amount (quantity).
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Dimensional Approach to Classification
 Definition
Describes the objects of classification in terms of continuous dimensions. Rather than assuming that an object either has or does not have a particular property, it may be useful to focus on a specific characteristic and determine how much of that characteristic the obect exhibits; based on quantitative measurements
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Axis I
 Definition
Clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of attention
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Axis II
 Definition
Personality disorders and mental retardation
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Axis III
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General medical conditions
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Axis IV
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Psychosocial and environmental problems
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Axis V
 Definition
Global assessment of functioning
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Actuarial Interpretation
 Definition
clinicians analyze the results of a specific test on the basis of an explicit set of rules that are derived from empirical research