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Psychology Diagnosis and DSM-IVThis article discusses the modern classification system for psychological disorders, DSM-IV.
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The Role of the Diagnostic Statistic Manual IV (DSM-IV) in Diagnosing Mental DisordersThe Diagnostic Statistic Manual was first complied in 1952 and is periodically reviewed and revised by the American Psychiatric Association (U.S. Surgeon General, n.d.; WebMD, 2007). (The current manual is the fourth revision).
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A DSM IV-TR Axis 1 Diagnosis of the Tyler Durden Character in the Movie Fight ClubThe great thing about Fight Club is that it is open to an almost infinite number of possible critical theory interpretation. Previously, I viewed the film through the prism of existentialism. Here I take a more calculated approach.
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DSM-IV Diagnosis of Anorexia NervosaA look at the types of anorexia and how it is diagnosed.
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DSM-V: Asperger's Syndrome to Be Eliminated; Some Aspies UpsetThe American Psychiatric Association plans to eliminate the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome in the DSM-V. What does this mean for people currently diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome? -
Demystifying the DSM Definition of ADHDAre you or a family member recently diagnosed with ADHD and feeling overwhelmed by the diagnostic jargon? Demystifying the DSM-IV(TR) definition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a rather confusing endeavor, but help is here. -
Rare Bipolar Disorder Types: IV, V and VIBased on the work from Gerald Klerman, three types of bipolar disorder not included in the DSM-IV-TR. This article also looks at the lesser-recognized Hagop Akiskal's concept of the bipolar disorder types.
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Formal Diagnosis Using the DSMWithout a guide book, patient problems that appear hidden in a clinical setting can remain undiscovered. The DSM helps doctors find distinct symptoms that result from well known mental health conditions. Any person who has gone mad has a description.
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Criminal Lawyers' Quick Guide to DSM-IV Multiaxial Diagnoses and Their Legal RelevanceThis article outlines how the DSM_IV-TR's multiaxial diagnostic system for diagnosing mental illness works and the legal relevance of each axis.
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Big Pharma and the DSMThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is in the process of undergoing revision. How much influence will Big Pharma have over it?
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307.50 - What Do You Mean My Eating Disorder is Not Otherwise Specified?exploring the controversies of the ED-NOS diagnonsense in the DSM-IV and how the APA proposes to fix this in the DSM-V (to be released in May 2013) by changing the diagnostic criteria for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa -
The DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual): Proposed ChangesA draft of proposed changes in the DSM V is published and open for comment. What are some of these changes, and what effects would they have? -
Diagnosing Schizophrenia: The Five Symptoms & Other RequirementsThe Diagnostic Statistic Manual IV (DSM-IV) identifies five symptoms of schizophrenia.
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How is a Binge Eating Disorder Diagnosed?The DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th Edition) defines binge eating disorder as recurring episodes of binge eating behaviors. The characteristics of this disorder include eating large quantities...
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder DiagnosisDiscover some of the tools that psychologists use to evaluate Narcissistic Personality: the DSM-IV-TR, the ICD-10, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and the MCMI. -
Critique of a Theoretical Model: The Bondage BreakerWhen people behave very strangely, they are usually thought to be deranged or mentally disturbed. Many people would then be referred to a psychiatrist or psychologist and be diagnosed by common labels found in the DSM IV manual.
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An Introduction to Conversion Disorder and Somatoform DisordersThere are many discrepancies when it comes to the categorization of somatoform disorders, but this article aims to give a brief and understandable introduction to conversion disorder, and other somatoform disorders currently listed in the DSM-IV.
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A Contemporary View on Panic DisorderI am an undergraduate student in the last two years of my psychology degree. This paper was written for an abnormal psych class and focus' on one disorder from the DSM IV. I can relate and empathize with it and those who are diagnosed.
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Crazy Behavior and Folie a DeuxThe DSM IV no longer uses the old french term folie a deux. It now classifies the disorder as shared psychotic disorder, or induced delusional disorder.
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Pets with Mental Illness: Could Your Pet Be a Psychopath?Have you ever been at a friend's house and noticed their pet acts extremely weird or abnormal when compared to most pets? Maybe the behavior of that pet was so "off the charts" that it left you thinking, "That [dog or cat] has to be schizophrenic... -
Brief Psychotic DisorderThe DSM IV describes a disorder called brief psychotic disorder. This disorder falls under the category of psychotic disorders and manifests similarly.
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The Face of Bordeline Personality Disorder (Part 3)DSM-IV criteria 5 and 6 address borderline personality disorder's (BPD) self-destructive manifestations and violent mood swings.
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Is ADHD Over Diagnosed?Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most diagnosed childhood disorders. The DSM-IV TR estimates that 3-7% as school age children meets the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD, but there is concern that ADHD is over diagnosed. -
Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Critical ReviewOf the 297 mental disorders included in the DSM-IV-TR, I believe that dissociative identity disorder (DID) is the most intriguing and the most controversial
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Demonology and the Malleus Maleficarum: Studying the Effects of EvilDemonology was the psychology of its day and the Malleus Maleficarum was the DSM-IV diagnostic textbook.
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Theodore John Kaczynski: The UnabomberThe diagnosis of Theodore John Kaczynski, although he would not allow himself to be examined or diagnosed he presented the criteria as listed by the DSM-IV as paraniod schizophrenic.
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The Politics of Psychiatric AssessmentsMental illnesses, as defined by the DSM-IV, could easily include non-violent resistance to the social order and other political deviations. Current diagnostic standards are vague, subjective and politically biased.
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Bulimia Nervosa: What is It?A detailed discussion of Bulimia Nervosa and its DSM-IV criteria.
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What is a Personality Disorder?The DSM-IV defines a personality disorder as "an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that differs markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture . . . " (eMedicine, 2006, Background).
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What is Antisocial Personality Disorder . . . is it the Same as Being Psychopathic?The DSM-IV gives specific criteria that each individual must meet to be diagnosed with ASPD. First, the patient must display "a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others . . . " (PsychNet-UK, n.d.b, para. 1).
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What is Panic Disorder?A look at DSM-IV criteria and an overview of symptoms of panic disorder.
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The Narcissistic PersonalityOverview and discussion of the DSM-IV classification, Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Includes overview of symptoms, pathology, and prognosis.
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Should American Legalize Pedophilia?With the APA re-thinking their position on pedophilia as a mental illness, the road is being paved for its legislation!
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The Restoration of the Black FamilyAfter months of fighting over who would get the house, the cars, and even the china, it's over.Though we might be inclined to blame our spouse, our problems trace back to a time or incidence long before we even laid eyes on each other.
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Giftedness and ADHDADHD and Giftedness are defined.
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Mental Illness, Rising Rates and What They Really MeanDeconstructs the rise of mental illness in America, and examines causes other than a general decline in American mental Health. Provides interesting facts and statistics about mental illness at home and abroad, and offers opinions from several experts.
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Asperger's Syndrome is Often Thought of as High Functioning AutismAsperger's Syndrome is considered to be related to Autism. Asperger's patient's are high functioning and may not seem to have a disorder at all.
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The Depersonalization Experience - Part 1An introduction to depersonalization disorder. This article tries to describe the depersonalization experience with DSM descriptions and actual experience reports from real sufferers.
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Temper Dysregulation Disorder: The Proposed New Label for Children with Bipolar DisorderThe label of Child Bipolar Disorder for some symptoms are replaced by a new label called Temper Dysregulation Disorder (TDD) according to the new draft of DSM-V. -
History and Medical Model of Attention-Deficit Disorder"Hyperactivity" was first diagnosed in the late 1960s. DSM II called it MBD (Minimal Brain Damage). These terms were later changed to ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD. Feingold.org offers non-drug solutions to ADD.
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