Unit 1 – Individual Project Deliverable Length: 600-800 words
OBJECTIVES
Write a paper focusing on the following:
Discuss 3 changes that were made from DSM-IV
to DSM-5. Describe the role of DSM-5 in making a diagnosis.
Why is it used? When conducting a clinical interview, what are
some important questions you need to ask a
client? Why? Discuss how you would make a diagnosis using
DSM-5 if you were a counselor. How do you ensure that you do not misdiagnose your client?
You may also research the psychological disorders, by reviewing an electronic version of the DSM-5 in CTU’S library. For more information on accessing the DSM-5 in the library please review How to Access DSM-5 and/or watch this video.
A minimum of 2 APA-style references should be included. The text can be one of those references. One must be from a peer-reviewed journal, and one must be a reputable Web site (Wikipedia is not acceptable) or the course textbook.
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Click on the following link to access additional Unit 1 PSYC337 learning resources available within CTU’S Learning Center: https://careered.libguides.com/ctu/psychology/psyc337
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