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Michael Rados
on Nov 22, 2024
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DSM-I was the first classification system to offer precise, reliable diagnostic categories.
Diagnostic Categories
The classification of disorders based on symptom patterns, severity, and duration as outlined in diagnostic manuals.
DSM-I
The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published in 1952 by the American Psychiatric Association, providing a standardized classification of mental disorders.
- Recognize the significance and critique of the DSM system including its limitations and evolution.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance and critique of the DSM system including its limitations and evolution.