1.7 Diagnosing and Classifying Mental Disorders

Flashcards covering key terminology related to mental health diagnosis and classifications.

Diagnosis

Determination of which disorder a set of symptoms represents.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

Authoritative index of mental disorders and the criteria for their diagnosis, published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

Externalizing Problems

Problems related to disruptive behavior that cause conflicts in relationships with others.

Internalizing Problems

Problems that involve emotional alterations of anxiety disorders and depression.

International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

Authoritative index of mental and physical diseases, including infectious diseases, and the criteria for their diagnosis published by the World Health Organization (WHO).