INTRODUCTION
Psychodiagnosis
psychodiagnosis [si″ko-di″ag-no´sis] the diagnostic use of psychologic testing. 2003 by Saunders, . psy•cho•di•ag•no•sis (sī'kō-dī'ag-nō'sis),
• Any method used to discover the factors that underlie behavior, especially maladjusted or abnormal behavior.
• A subspecialty within clinical psychology that emphasizes the use of psychological tests and techniques for assessing Psychopathology (Farlex2012).
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Etymology: Gk, psyche, mind, dia + gnosis, knowledge the study of a personality through observations of behavior and mannerisms combined with various tests (Elsevier2009).
What are they? A psycho-diagnostic assessment is a type of psychological measurement, using psychological tests, observation, interviews, and collateral information when needed. These assessments facilitate individual clients and psychologists alike to figure out “what the problem is”, and thereby determine the most appropriate course of action. They can also be helpful for other practitioners and professionals to obtained an informed understanding of the given individual, in order to offer a tailor-made and collaborative approach to treatment and services. (Dr. Batra2011)
In addition to this, a psycho-diagnostic assessment aims to: Answer diagnostic questions and make decisions.
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The Weschsler series involves three tests covering roughly three age groups: the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III (WAIS-III), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV), and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale for Infants-III (WPPSI-III). In the WAIS-III, various subtests are grouped into verbal and performance areas and, in addition, four index scores can also be derived. These index scores reflect what are called Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Organization, Working Memory, and
First of all, this case is associated with biopsychosocial approach which recognizes that, it is the approach that considers human behavior to be the result of interactions of integrated biological, psychological, and social systems. This approach helps us to recognize the ways in which women’s biology, psychology, and their social world intertwine within each other affect their reactions to alcohol and alcohol interventions. In order to explain some of the concepts and theories, we must first sort through the facts that have been presented in the case study. This particular case is concerned with developing a better understanding of the relationship between Casey, and alcoholism.
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Identification of any psychosocial or contextual factors to be considered, as outlined in the DSM-5
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Assessment is about collecting information on a person’s needs and circumstances, and making sense of that information in order to identify needs and decide on what support or treatment to offer (DOH, 2002). There are many tools for assessing mental health needs of patients with depression. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) (Beck et. al, 1961; 1988), Beck Anxiety Inventory (Beck et al, 1993) and Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (ZSDS)(1965) among others. These tools tell me how someone is feeling. This information is important for the CPA.
Diagnosing a patient with a personality disorders where often evaluations done by a clinician. The clinician would listen to the importance of interpersonal experiences and observing the patients behavior in a consulting room (Westen, 2001). This was normally done in one session, if the patient informed the clinician of harming himself. The clinician would diagnose the patient as a borderline personality disorders.
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...e of the person. Also on the abnormalities in behaviour and this is informed by family members or friends. As well by GP, social worker, clinical assessment by a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist and other mental health professional. However, the Doctors are the ones need to make assessment on the foundation of identical list of externally evident symptoms, not on the improper of interior psychological processes.
In practice, there are other assessment tools such as….which I could have used but the CPA is a recommended National Standard Framework for Mental Health, introduced in 1991, to supply a framework for effective mental health care (DOH 1999; DOH 2008) and to safeguard all service users (SU) by appropriate assessment and review (Gamble, 2005). But it is time consuming, in practice and paperwork. Service users’ participation has been repeatedly disappointing; studies constantly report little awareness of the CPA policy (CPAA, 2006; McDermott, 1998).
Clinical psychologists can treat a wide range of patients, from mental disorders to emotional problems. To get an easier and simpler idea of what a clinical psychologist does, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center's definition gives a good picture of a clinical psychologist’s job description, “Clinical psychologists concern themselves with people's mental and emotional disorders. They assess and treat problems ranging from normal psychological crises, such as adolescent rebellion or middle-age loss of self-esteem, to extreme conditions, such as severe depression and schizophrenia.”According to Careers in Psychology, a clinical psychologist has three main jobs, to assess the patient, diagnose disorders, and recommend a possible treatment. When a clinical psychologist assesses a patient it usually involv...
Personality is a branch of scientific discipline that studies temperament and its variation among people. It is a dynamic and a set of characteristics possessed by their atmosphere, cognitions, emotions, motivations and behaviours in various things. Personality conjointly refers to the pattern of thoughts, feelings, social adjustments and behaviour consistently exhibited over time that powerfully influences one’s exceptions, self-perceptions, values and attitudes. It also predicts human reactions to different folks, problems and stress.
The clinical and statistical approaches have both proven to be successful methods in clinical psychology. Each approach has its pros and cons depending on the type of situation that is being dealt with. Clinical judgment can be a complex process because it requires a patient’s data which are composed of samples, observations, signs of underlying states and the clinician’s responses. According to Sundberg, Tyler and Taplin (1973) clinical interpretation may consist of 3 different levels: Level 1 deals with clinicians being familiar with certain experiences, and therefore, making a prediction based off of that. An example of this would be the SAT or GRE assessments. Level 2 is comprised of clinicians carefully observing a patient’s behaviors and coming up with a conclusion based off of the behavior characteristics that the patient displays. In level 3, based off of the individual’s determinants in a specific situation, the clinician seeks a consistent understanding. For example, blood responses on the Rorschach test can be a determinant of hidden aggression, which would then lead to future impulsive outbursts or losing control of oneself (Sundverg, Tyler and Taplin 1973). Although both the clinical and statistical approaches have proven to be beneficial, I believe that clinical psychologists should not rely more on statistical predictions and prepackaged treatments than clinical judgment and individual patients.
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...sessment. This process is most valuable when providing a diagnosis for treatment. In order for useful psychological measures to be gathered the measures must be both valid and reliable. This is not magic; the psychologist relies on the information that is gathered to provide a cohesive diagnosis of pathology and recidivism rate.
Because of the nature of the disorder, the approach to assessment, and eventual treatment, needs to include the views of other professionals that...