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Beyond the DSM‐IV: Assumptions, Alternatives, and Alterations
Author(s) -
Lopez Shane J.,
Edwards Lisa M.,
Pedrotti Jennifer Teramoto,
Prosser Ellie C.,
LaRue Stephanie,
Spalitto Susan Vehige,
Ulven Jon C.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2006.tb00404.x
Subject(s) - categorical variable , association (psychology) , strengths and weaknesses , psychology , psychiatry , cognitive psychology , psychotherapist , computer science , machine learning , social psychology
Current diagnostic processes reflect the limitations and utility of the framework of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM‐IV ; American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Clinical information in the DSM‐IV 's 5‐axis system almost exclusively focuses on weaknesses and pathology and is summarized in a flawed categorical system. Hence, the authors describe 3 adjunctive, or alternative, means of conceptualizing behavior; several means of altering the current DSM‐IV system; and 2 future directions in the diagnosis of strengths.