Tag: DSM

  • Personality Disorders in the Media

    Personality Disorders in the Media

    This post will appeal to you if:1) you want to learn about what personality disorders are 2) you want to sound smart in front of your friends when watching TV 3) you want a “cheat sheet” to study for your upcoming abnormal psychology midterm 4) you like reading fun blog posts Psychologists use what is…

  • Everything You Need to Know about RDoC: Answers to 5 Commonly Asked Questions

    Everything You Need to Know about RDoC: Answers to 5 Commonly Asked Questions

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a frequently referenced manual of clinical diagnosis published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), has been called the “Bible” for the field of clinical psychology. Consistent with its prominent role in diagnosis and treatment considerations, research on mental health has traditionally focused on the DSM’s classification…