A Psychiatric Diagnosis Is Valid to the Extent That It

question 56

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric diagnosis is valid to the extent that it

• A) informs us about the etiology of the disorder.
• B) helps us predict the course of the disorder/prognosis.
• C) helps us choose an appropriate treatment for the disorder.
• D) All of the above suggest diagnostic validity.

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Definitions:

CT Scans

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MRI

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Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities essential for processing, understanding, and applying knowledge, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving.