While the DSM-5 is considered a reputable standard for determining psychopathology, it has been criticized by some professionals in the behavioral health fields. As you study psychopathology, it is important for you to understand the varied viewpoints regarding this diagnostic tool and to be able to critique and evaluate its relevance. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your ability to critique the role of the DSM in determining psychopathology.
Assume you are an intern at a psychologist’s office. You are questioning the use of the DSM for diagnosing clients. Your supervisor has asked you to write a critique of the DSM in reference to the diagnosis of PTSD, which she asks you to present in your next supervision meeting.
Write a 800-word executive summary of your critique of the DSM’s diagnostic accuracy and cultural sensitivity in diagnosing PTSD.
Include each of the following in your summary:
- Critique the diagnostic accuracy and cultural sensitivity of the DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD.
- Include an analysis of the strengths and opportunities for how PTSD is characterized in the DSM-5.
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other available diagnostic systems, including their evaluation technique for PTSD.
- Review the DSM-5 for other diagnoses that contain the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD. Describe any you find.
Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed or similar references to support your assignment.