"Loss of Information" as It Pertains to Diagnosis and as Described

question 83

Multiple Choice

"Loss of information" as it pertains to diagnosis and as described in the text refers to

• A) loss of information about unique individuals when diagnostic labels are applied.
• B) loss of information resulting from selection of one assessment tool over another.
• C) decline in relevance of a diagnosis over time.
• D) failure to include all the important symptoms in the criteria for a disorder.
• E) failure to diagnose comorbid conditions.

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Definitions:

Discrepancies

Inconsistencies or differences found between two sets of information, expectations, or outcomes that were supposed to be similar or aligned.

Incongruities

Instances or situations that markedly differ from what is standard, expected, or harmonious, leading to a lack of conformity.

Nonverbal Behavior

Communication without the use of spoken language, encompassing facial expressions, body language, gestures, and other physical cues.

Therapeutic Worker

A professional who engages in activities or occupations aimed at improving an individual's mental health or well-being.