Describe What Is Involved in a Psychosexual Assessment

question 42

Essay

Describe what is involved in a psychosexual assessment. Include the reasons why clinicians are discouraged from using a typology to label a sex offender in a written report.

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Definitions:

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

Key KSAs

Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required for effectively performing tasks or roles within a particular job or field.

Mutual Accountability

The shared responsibility among members of a group or team to achieve collective goals and uphold standards of performance.

Team Approach

A method of working that emphasizes collaboration and collective effort among group members towards a common goal.