FOR NICOHWILLIAM ONLY WK 1 ASSIGNMENT

Topic 1: Short Answer Worksheet

Directions: Choose any two questions from Chapter 1 “Questions for Further Thought” on p. 20 of the textbook DSM-5 in Action, and choose an additional two questions from Chapter 2 “Questions for Further Thought on p. 67 of the textbook. In total, you will respond to four questions (two from Ch. 1, and two from Ch.2). Provide short answers of 100-150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least two to three peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook and course readings.

Chapter One Questions	Response
1. Is there a difference between the terms diagnosis and assessment? How would you define the diagnostic assessment, and what client-relevant factors are the most important to identify?
2. What do you believe is the most helpful aspect of using manuals such as the DSM-5 in the diagnostic process?

Chapter Two Questions	Response
1. Explain the differences among race, racial identity, and culture and how it could affect the diagnostic assessment.
2. List two reasons that culture is so important to consider in the diagnostic assessment.

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