I CAN Explain how one would use the dsm-iv to diagnose a patient Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007
DSM-IV Classifies disorders by their mental and behavioral symptoms. Fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; the most widely accepted classification system in the United States. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007
Overview of DSM-IV Classification System In multiaxial diagnosis, professionals look at the entire person, not just their “abnormal” behavior.
Neurosis is now called ‘disorder’ Personal distress or self-defeating behavior that shows no signs of brain abnormalities or grossly irrational thinking Obsessive compulsive neurosis is now called Obsessive compulsive disorder. Someone who might be unhappy but would not be considered dangerously ill. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007
Psychosis A loss of contact with reality Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007
CAN I Explain how one would use the dsm-iv to diagnose a patient Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007