Summarize the Major Changes in the New Diagnostic and Statistical

question 100

Essay

Summarize the major changes in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)from the previous version.

Identify and explain the elements of the legal definition of mental disorder.

Discuss the principles around fitness to stand trial and the assessment process in Canada.

Analyze the evolution and current state of the insanity defence.

Understand the role and status of psychologists in the legal system, including in the context of NCRMD.

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Definitions:

Physiological Condition

A state or situation related to the functioning of the body or to physical health.

Material Recall

The ability to remember and retrieve information or facts previously learned or experienced.

Autobiographical Memory

The aspect of memory that involves the recollection of personal experiences and events from one's own life.

Recollection

The act of remembering something or calling something to mind; a memory.