P
sy
249
1
.
Wh
a
t
a
r
e
the
weaknesses
i
n
as
sess
m
ent
to
ols? What
can
be
d
on
e
to
address these weaknesses? Be s
u
re to address reliabil
it
y
,
val
idity,
and
bias
is
sues.
2.
Despite
the
fact
that
us
in
g
diag
no
stic
label
s
for
psychological
disorder
s
is
extremely
common,
what
are
some
et
hical
factors
one
ought
to
consider
in the
use
of
diagnostic
labels?
Reminde
r
:
Each
person
is to
answer
the
question
assigned
to
them
and
then
respond
to one
other
persons
answer a
different
question then
yo
u
–
alw
ay
s
using the
text
to
s
up
port
you
r
answers.
Opinions
are
great
but
I
need
you to support
your
views
with
sour
ces
.
Please
cite
the
page
number
and
any
other sources you
use.
ex.
(
Comer,
58)
.
Book can be found Here to answer and
cite board
:
https://macmillan.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781319247898/epubcfi/6/44[com_9781319126698_
ch02_04
]
!/4[ahfb4ab853bcd59803f5144c532bbf7e
]
Respond to 2 peers:
P
eer
1:
Selina
2. Despite the fact that using diagnostic labels for psychological
disorders is extremely common, what are some ethical factors one
ought to consider in the use of diagnostic labels?
One
thing
that
sticks
out
the
most
is a
do
ctor’s
oath
to do no
harm.
Th
is can
unconsciously
be
broken
with diagnostic
labels.
People
who
are
diagnosed
with
mental
disorders are
stigmatized
by
society
due
to
their
lack
of
knowledge
about
the disorder (Comer,
93).
This
can be
harmful
to
those
with the diagnostic label
because
it can
affect
jobs
and
relationships
(Comer, 93).
F
or
example,
someone
who is
known
to
have
a mental disorder
may
be
passed
up for a
promotion
because their
employer
may
see
it as a
weakness.
Another
thing to consider is
based
on a diagnostic label
people
may be
entered
into
a
research
study.
This
brings
up
all
kinds
of ethical
consideration
s.
High
on the
list
is
informed
consent
because mental
illness
can affect a
person’s
ability
to
understand
information
about the research and can affect their ability to
make
appropriate
decision
s
(Jain
et
al,
562).
Careful
consideration
must
be
taken
of a person’s mental
capacity
to make informed decision to be
sure
the person can
accurately
consent to
participating
in the research study.
Comer,
R.
&
Comer,
J.
(2019).
F
undamentals
of
Abnormal
Psychology
,
9e.
Macmillan
Higher
Education.
https://macmillan.vitalsource.com/books/9781319247898
Jain,
S.,
Kuppili,
P.
P.,
Pattanayak,
R.
D.,
&
Sagar,
R.
(2017).
Ethics
in
Psychiatric
Research:
Issues and Recommendations. Indian journal of psychological medicine, 39(5), 558–565. https://doi.org/10.4103/IJPSYM.IJPSYM_131_17
less
Peer 2: Kayla
Subscribe
When a clinician first meets with a client, they will begin with an assessment starting with an idiographic which is a general overview of the individual. The clinician will then determine a route they think will be efficient in understanding the issues the individual is bringing up during the session. There are a few tactics that can be used to assess a client and depending on which assessment tool the clinician thinks will be helpful to aid the individuals with their concerns. However, each test does have the benefits and drawbacks of reliability, validity, and bias. Some individuals will be more forthcoming and honest in their responses, while others may choose to keep vital information to themselves. I think this quote from the text is a perfect example “Individuals may intentionally mislead in order to present themselves in a positive light or to avoid discussing embarrassing topics. Or people may be unable to give an accurate report in their interviews. Individuals who suffer from depression, for example, take a negative view of themselves and may describe themselves as poor workers or inadequate parents when that isn’t the case at all” (Comer, 3.1.2).
Most clinicians are aware of this fact and may take the first interview lightly. Some individuals have difficulty expressing their emotions or explaining trauma and it can take a few sessions before someone finally opens up about deeper issues. The reliability and validity of assessment tools depend on the willingness of the client. If someone goes in seeking help for anxiety, they are going to need to be vulnerable and discuss topics that are uncomfortable, but that is the best way to ensure the validity of the assessment tools given by the clinician.
Resource
Comer, R. & Comer, J. (2019). Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 9e. Macmillan Higher
Education.
https://macmillan.vitalsource.com/books/9781319247898
less
Psy
249
1. What are the weaknesses in assessment tools? What can be done to
address these weaknesses? Be sure to address reliability, val
idity, and
bias issues.
2. Despite the fact that using diagnostic labels for psychological
disorders is extremely common, what are some ethical factors one
ought to consider in the use of diagnostic labels?
Reminde
r
:
Each
person
is
to
answer
the
question
assigned
to
them
and
then
respond
to
one
other
persons
answer
a
different
question
then
yo
u
–
always
using
the
text
to
support
your
answers.
Opinions
are
great
but
I
need
you
to
support
your
views
with
sources.
Please
cite
the
page
number
and
any
other
sour
ces
you
use.
ex.
(Comer,
58)
.
Book can be found Here to answer and
cite board
:
https://macmillan.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781319247898/epubcfi/6/44[com_9781319126698_
ch02_04]!/4[ahfb4ab853bcd59803f5144c532bbf7e
]
Respond to 2 peers:
P
eer
1:
Selina
2.
Despite
the
fact
that
using
diagnostic
labels
for
psychological
disorders
is
extremely
common,
what
are
some
ethical
factors
one
ought
to
consider
in
the
use
of
diagnostic
labels?
One
thing
that
sticks
out
the
most
is
a
doctor’s
oath
to
do
no
harm.
Th
is
can
unconsciously
be
broken
with
diagnostic
labels.
People
who
are
diagnosed
with
mental
disorders
are
stigmatized
by
society
due
to
their
lack
of
knowledge
about
the
disorder
(Comer,
93).
This
can
be
harmful
to
those
with
the
diagnostic
label
because
i
t
can
affect
jobs
and
relationships
(Comer,
93).
For
example,
someone
who
is
known
to
have
a
mental
disorder
may
be
passed
up
for
a
promotion
because
their
employer
may
see
it
as
a
weakness.
Another
thing
to
consider
is
based
on
a
diagnostic
label
people
m
ay
be
entered
into
a
research
study.
This
brings
up
all
kinds
of
ethical
considerations.
High
on
the
list
is
informed
consent
because
mental
illness
can
affect
a
person’s
ability
to
understand
information
about
the
research
and
can
affect
their
ability
to
make
appropriate
decisions
(Jain
et
al,
562).
Careful
consideration
must
be
taken
of
a
person’s
mental
capacity
to
make
informed
decision
to
be
sure
the
person
can
accurately
consent
to
participating
in
the
research
study.
Comer,
R.
&
Comer,
J.
(2019).
F
undamentals
of
Abnormal
Psychology
,
9e.
Macmillan
Higher
Education.
https://macmillan.vitalsource.com/books/9781319247898
Jain,
S.,
Kuppili,
P.
P.,
Pattanayak,
R.
D.,
&
Sagar,
R.
(2017).
Ethics
in
Psychiatric
Research:
Psy 249
1. What are the weaknesses in assessment tools? What can be done to
address these weaknesses? Be sure to address reliability, validity, and
bias issues.
2. Despite the fact that using diagnostic labels for psychological
disorders is extremely common, what are some ethical factors one
ought to consider in the use of diagnostic labels?
Reminder: Each person is to answer the question assigned to them and then respond to one
other persons answer a different question then you-always using the text to support your
answers. Opinions are great but I need you to support your views with sources. Please
cite the page number and any other sources you use. ex. (Comer, 58).
Book can be found Here to answer and cite board:
https://macmillan.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781319247898/epubcfi/6/44[com_9781319126698_
ch02_04]!/4[ahfb4ab853bcd59803f5144c532bbf7e]
Respond to 2 peers:
Peer 1: Selina
2. Despite the fact that using diagnostic labels for psychological disorders is extremely common,
what are some ethical factors one ought to consider in the use of diagnostic labels?
One thing that sticks out the most is a doctor’s oath to do no harm. This can
unconsciously be broken with diagnostic labels. People who are diagnosed with mental disorders
are stigmatized by society due to their lack of knowledge about the disorder (Comer, 93). This
can be harmful to those with the diagnostic label because it can affect jobs and relationships
(Comer, 93). For example, someone who is known to have a mental disorder may be passed up
for a promotion because their employer may see it as a weakness.
Another thing to consider is based on a diagnostic label people may be entered into a
research study. This brings up all kinds of ethical considerations. High on the list is informed
consent because mental illness can affect a person’s ability to understand information about the
research and can affect their ability to make appropriate decisions (Jain et al, 562). Careful
consideration must be taken of a person’s mental capacity to make informed decision to be sure
the person can accurately consent to participating in the research study.
Comer, R. & Comer, J. (2019). Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 9e. Macmillan Higher
Education. https://macmillan.vitalsource.com/books/9781319247898
Jain, S., Kuppili, P. P., Pattanayak, R. D., & Sagar, R. (2017). Ethics in Psychiatric Research:
