Clinical Assessment David H Barlow V Mark Durand

Clinical Assessment David H. Barlow V. Mark Durand Chapter 3 p. 69 -85

Clinical Assessment “The process of clinical assessment in psychopathology has been likened to a funnel” p. 70 The clinical interview- the interview gathers information on current and past behavior, attitudes, and emotions, as well as a detailed history of the individual’s life in general and of the presenting problem Mental Status Exam- involves the systematic observation of an individual’s behavior ( appearance, behavior, thoughts process, mood, affect, intellectual functioning and sensorium). Collect Data The Clinical Interview The Mental Status exam Behavioral Assessment Psychological Testing Physical Examination Neuropsychological Testing Psychophysiological EKG/EEG Neuroimaging Diagnosis

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Clinical Assessment Behavioral assessment-using direct observation to assess formally an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior in specific situations or contexts (young, unable to articulate) I. e. ABCs, Self-monitoring Psychological testing- include specific tools/tests to determine cognitive, emotional, or behavioral responses connected to intelligence, personality and disorders Projective Testing (Rorschach test) Personality inventories Intelligence Testing Psychological disorders

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Clinical Assessment Physical Examination- Many patients with problems first go to a family physician and are given a physical (Crisis- Emergency) Neuropsychological Testing- this method of testing assesses brain dysfunction by observing the effects of the dysfunction on the person’s ability to perform certain tasks. Psychophysiological Assessmentmeasurable changes in the nervous system that reflect emotional or psychological events i. e. electroencephalogram (EEG) Neuroimaging- includes procedures that examine the structure of the brain (size, damage) and functioning of the brain (mapping blood flow and other metabolic activity) i. e. computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan or CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=nv. B 9 h. Aarzw 4