Psychopathology Final Exams Study Guide (Questions & Answers)

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Question 1: Briefly describe the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Discuss the diagnosis of PTSD with regard to the following aspects -Development stage -Co-morbidity ... -Delayed onset -Socio-economic status -Substance abuse -The culture of violence Question 2: a) By taking into consideration the duration and severity of symptoms, which criteria should am individual have met before he/she can be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder according to the DSM-5? (10) b) There is a perception in scholarly articles which strongly suggests that identification and diagnosis of PTSD is fraught with a number of difficulties. Describe these difficulties and explain how they come about? [Show More]

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