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Developed by Joseph A. Davis, Ph.D.Developed by Joseph A. Davis, Ph.D.

Abnormal Psychology Ninth Edition 9/eAbnormal Psychology Ninth Edition 9/e

McGraw-Hill Copyright © 2005. This McGraw-Hill multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law.  The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission over any network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program.

McGraw-Hill Copyright © 2005. This McGraw-Hill multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law.  The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission over any network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program.

A PowerPoint™ Slide Presentation forA PowerPoint™ Slide Presentation for

Lauren B. Alloy, Ph.D.John H. Riskind, Ph.D.Margaret B. Manos

Lauren B. Alloy, Ph.D.John H. Riskind, Ph.D.Margaret B. Manos

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Chapter 2Chapter 2

Diagnosis and AssessmentDiagnosis and Assessment

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Chapter Main PointsChapter Main Points

Diagnosis and Assessment: The Issues Methods of Assessment Cultural Bias in Assessment

Diagnosis and Assessment: The Issues Methods of Assessment Cultural Bias in Assessment

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Diagnosis and AssessmentDiagnosis and Assessment

Psychological Assessment: The collection, organization, and

interpretation of information about a person and his or her situation

Psychological Assessment: The collection, organization, and

interpretation of information about a person and his or her situation

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Why Assessment?Why Assessment?

Description: The rendering of an accurate portrait of

personality, cognitive functioning, mood, and behavior

Prediction: Predict future behavior based on present

functioning

Description: The rendering of an accurate portrait of

personality, cognitive functioning, mood, and behavior

Prediction: Predict future behavior based on present

functioning

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Diagnosis of Mental DisordersDiagnosis of Mental Disorders

Diagnosis: The person’s problem is classified within one

of a set of recognized categories of abnormal behavior and is labeled accordingly

Diagnosis: The person’s problem is classified within one

of a set of recognized categories of abnormal behavior and is labeled accordingly

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Diagnosis of Mental DisordersDiagnosis of Mental Disorders

The Classification of Abnormal Behavior The Practice of Diagnosis

Prognosis Criticisms of Diagnosis

The Classification of Abnormal Behavior The Practice of Diagnosis

Prognosis Criticisms of Diagnosis

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Diagnosis of Mental DisordersDiagnosis of Mental Disorders

Categorical Classification: Sorting of patients into diagnostic categories

Dimensional Classification: Based on dimensions of pathology

Categorical Classification: Sorting of patients into diagnostic categories

Dimensional Classification: Based on dimensions of pathology

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The DSM-IV SystemThe DSM-IV System

Specific Diagnostic Criteria: Essential features Associated features Diagnostic criteria Differential diagnosis

Specific Diagnostic Criteria: Essential features Associated features Diagnostic criteria Differential diagnosis

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The DSM-IV SystemThe DSM-IV System

DSM Five Axes of Diagnosis Axis I - Clinical syndrome Axis II - Personality disorders Axis III - General medical disorders Axis IV - Psychosocial/environmental problems Axis V - Global assessment of functioning

DSM Five Axes of Diagnosis Axis I - Clinical syndrome Axis II - Personality disorders Axis III - General medical disorders Axis IV - Psychosocial/environmental problems Axis V - Global assessment of functioning

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The DSM-IV SystemThe DSM-IV System

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The DSM-IV SystemThe DSM-IV System

Unspecified Cause: Avoids any suggestion as to the cause of a

disorder unless the cause has been definitely established

Unspecified Cause: Avoids any suggestion as to the cause of a

disorder unless the cause has been definitely established

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ReliabilityReliability

Reliability: The degree to which findings can stand the

test of repeated measurements Criteria for Reliability:

Internal consistency Test-retest reliability Interjudge (interrater) reliability

Reliability: The degree to which findings can stand the

test of repeated measurements Criteria for Reliability:

Internal consistency Test-retest reliability Interjudge (interrater) reliability

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ValidityValidity

Validity: Extent to which a test measures what it is

supposed to measure Descriptive Validity:

Degree to which an assessment device provides significant information about the current behavior of the people being assessed

Validity: Extent to which a test measures what it is

supposed to measure Descriptive Validity:

Degree to which an assessment device provides significant information about the current behavior of the people being assessed

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ValidityValidity

Predictive Validity: Degree to which an assessment answers

questions about cause, prognosis, and treatment

Predictive Validity: Degree to which an assessment answers

questions about cause, prognosis, and treatment

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Problems in AssessmentProblems in Assessment

Problems in Assessment: Manner in which assessor conducts interview Manner in which assessor interprets the

evidence Pragmatic considerations that interfere with

accurate evaluation

Problems in Assessment: Manner in which assessor conducts interview Manner in which assessor interprets the

evidence Pragmatic considerations that interfere with

accurate evaluation

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The InterviewThe Interview

The Interview: A face-to-face conversation between subject

and examiner Mental Status Exam (MSE):

a very broad examination aimed at turning up any sign of disorder

The Interview: A face-to-face conversation between subject

and examiner Mental Status Exam (MSE):

a very broad examination aimed at turning up any sign of disorder

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Psychological TestsPsychological Tests

Psychological Test: A standard procedure in which persons are

presented with a series of stimuli to which they are asked to respond

Psychometric Approach: Psychometrists attempt to locate stable

underlying characteristics, or traits, that presumably exist in differing degrees in everyone

Psychological Test: A standard procedure in which persons are

presented with a series of stimuli to which they are asked to respond

Psychometric Approach: Psychometrists attempt to locate stable

underlying characteristics, or traits, that presumably exist in differing degrees in everyone

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Psychological TestsPsychological Tests

Intelligence Testing: Concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) WAIS-R, Stanford-Binet, K-ABC, Other

Projective Personality Testing: Rorschach Psychodiagnostic Inkblot Test Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Sentence Completion Test

Intelligence Testing: Concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) WAIS-R, Stanford-Binet, K-ABC, Other

Projective Personality Testing: Rorschach Psychodiagnostic Inkblot Test Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Sentence Completion Test

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Psychological Tests: IntelligencePsychological Tests: Intelligence

General Information - How many wings does a bird have?

General Comprehension- What is the advantage of keeping money in a bank?

Arithmetic - If an apple costs $0.10, how much should a dozen apples cost?

Similarities - In what ways are a lion and a tiger alike?

Vocabulary - What does ______ mean? (wide range of difficulty)

(questions similar to Wechsler)

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Psychological Tests: ProjectivePsychological Tests: Projective

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Psychological TestsPsychological Tests

Self-report Personality Inventories: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2

(MMPI-2) The L (Lie) Scale The K (Subtle Defensiveness) Scale The F (infrequency) Scale Test Response Sets

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III) Millon Personality Scales

Self-report Personality Inventories: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2

(MMPI-2) The L (Lie) Scale The K (Subtle Defensiveness) Scale The F (infrequency) Scale Test Response Sets

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III) Millon Personality Scales

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Psychological Tests for OrganicityPsychological Tests for Organicity

The Bender-Gestalt Test for Organic ScreeningThe Bender-Gestalt Test for Organic Screening

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Laboratory Tests Laboratory Tests

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Polygraph Examination Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) Electromyogram (EMG) Polysomnography

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Polygraph Examination Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) Electromyogram (EMG) Polysomnography

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Observation in Natural SettingsObservation in Natural Settings

Situational Variables: Environmental stimuli that precede and follow

any given action Person Variables:

The person’s stable traits

Situational Variables: Environmental stimuli that precede and follow

any given action Person Variables:

The person’s stable traits

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Recapping the Main PointsRecapping the Main Points

Diagnosis and Assessment: The Issues Methods of Assessment Cultural Bias in Assessment

Diagnosis and Assessment: The Issues Methods of Assessment Cultural Bias in Assessment

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End of Chapter 2End of Chapter 2

Diagnosis and AssessmentDiagnosis and Assessment