Clinical psychology：練習問題

Which of the following describes a feature of Anorexia Nervosa as a mental health disorder?

When considering the reliability of diagnosis in clinical psychology, which factor refers to the extent to which two different clinicians reach the same diagnosis for the same patient?

Which of the following is a classification system for mental disorders published by the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A researcher wants to see if there is a difference in depression scores between two independent groups of patients. The data is ordinal. Which inferential statistical test should they use?

Which organization provides the professional standards and guidelines that clinical practitioners in the UK must follow to maintain their registration?

Name the two main classification systems used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders in clinical psychology.

Describe how the dopamine hypothesis explains schizophrenia symptoms in clinical psychology.

State one symptom of schizophrenia as defined in clinical psychology.

Clinical psychology utilizes specific criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.
(a) List and briefly define two of the 'four Ds' used in the diagnosis of mental health issues. (2 points)
(b) Identify one major classification system used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders. (1 point)

Clinical practitioners must adhere to ethical guidelines when treating patients.
(a) Explain two ways the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines protect patients in a clinical setting. (2 points)
(b) Discuss one ethical issue specifically related to the use of 'labelling' in the diagnosis of schizophrenia. (3 points)